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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.32, 1,141.04 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.32, 1,141.04 and 322.56 is: 483.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.32 : 1,141.04 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.32/1,141.04 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.32x = 1,141.04 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.32x = 368,053.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,053.86/761.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.44

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