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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.30, 1,142.17 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.30, 1,142.17 and 322.32 is: 483.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.30 : 1,142.17 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.30/1,142.17 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.30x = 1,142.17 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.30x = 368,144.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,144.23/761.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.58

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