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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.61, 1,142.31 and 328.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.61, 1,142.31 and 328.71 is: 493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.61 : 1,142.31 = 328.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.61/1,142.31 = 328.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.61x = 1,142.31 × 328.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.61x = 375,488.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,488.72/761.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.02

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