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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.61, 1,142.42 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.61, 1,142.42 and 322.80 is: 484.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.61 : 1,142.42 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.61/1,142.42 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.61x = 1,142.42 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.61x = 368,772.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,772.10/761.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.20

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