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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.34, 1,141.98 and 322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.34, 1,141.98 and 322.47 is: 483.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.34 : 1,141.98 = 322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.34/1,141.98 = 322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.34x = 1,141.98 × 322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.34x = 368,246.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,246.97/761.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.69

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