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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.51, 1,141.37 and 322.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.51, 1,141.37 and 322.67 is: 483.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.51 : 1,141.37 = 322.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.51/1,141.37 = 322.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.51x = 1,141.37 × 322.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.51x = 368,278.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,278.54/761.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.62

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