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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.34, 1,141.39 and 328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.34, 1,141.39 and 328.26 is: 492.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.34 : 1,141.39 = 328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.34/1,141.39 = 328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.34x = 1,141.39 × 328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.34x = 374,672.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,672.68/761.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.12

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