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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.56, 1,142.52 and 328.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.56, 1,142.52 and 328.78 is: 493.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.56 : 1,142.52 = 328.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.56/1,142.52 = 328.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.56x = 1,142.52 × 328.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.56x = 375,637.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,637.73/761.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.25

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