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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.62, 1,142.70 and 328.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.62, 1,142.70 and 328.72 is: 493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.62 : 1,142.70 = 328.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.62/1,142.70 = 328.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.62x = 1,142.70 × 328.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.62x = 375,628.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,628.34/761.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.20

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