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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.08, 1,142.02 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.08, 1,142.02 and 328.12 is: 492.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.08 : 1,142.02 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.08/1,142.02 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.08x = 1,142.02 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.08x = 374,719.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,719.60/761.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.35

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