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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.02, 1,141.75 and 322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.02, 1,141.75 and 322.04 is: 483.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.02 : 1,141.75 = 322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.02/1,141.75 = 322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.02x = 1,141.75 × 322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.02x = 367,688.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,688.36/761.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.16

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