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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.96, 1,141.24 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.96, 1,141.24 and 328.02 is: 491.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.96 : 1,141.24 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.96/1,141.24 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.96x = 1,141.24 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.96x = 374,349.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,349.54/760.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.94

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