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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.46, 1,142.22 and 328.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.46, 1,142.22 and 328.34 is: 492.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.46 : 1,142.22 = 328.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.46/1,142.22 = 328.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.46x = 1,142.22 × 328.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.46x = 375,030.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,030.80/761.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.52

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