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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.45, 1,142.63 and 328.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.45, 1,142.63 and 328.61 is: 493.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.45 : 1,142.63 = 328.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.45/1,142.63 = 328.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.45x = 1,142.63 × 328.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.45x = 375,477.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,477.88/761.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.11

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