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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.19, 1,141.75 and 322.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.19, 1,141.75 and 322.26 is: 483.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.19 : 1,141.75 = 322.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.19/1,141.75 = 322.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.19x = 1,141.75 × 322.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.19x = 367,940.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,940.36/761.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.38

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