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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.19, 1,142.19 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.19, 1,142.19 and 328.32 is: 492.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.19 : 1,142.19 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.19/1,142.19 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.19x = 1,142.19 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.19x = 375,003.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,003.82/761.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.65

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