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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.93, 1,141.40 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.93, 1,141.40 and 328.08 is: 492.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.93 : 1,141.40 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.93/1,141.40 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.93x = 1,141.40 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.93x = 374,468.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,468.87/760.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.12

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