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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.52, 1,142.50 and 322.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.52, 1,142.50 and 322.54 is: 483.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.52 : 1,142.50 = 322.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.52/1,142.50 = 322.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.52x = 1,142.50 × 322.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.52x = 368,501.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,501.95/761.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.91

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