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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.94, 1,141.63 and 321.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.94, 1,141.63 and 321.96 is: 483.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.94 : 1,141.63 = 321.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.94/1,141.63 = 321.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.94x = 1,141.63 × 321.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.94x = 367,562.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,562.42/760.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.04

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