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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.63, 1,142.44 and 329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.63, 1,142.44 and 329.09 is: 493.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.63 : 1,142.44 = 329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.63/1,142.44 = 329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.63x = 1,142.44 × 329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.63x = 375,959.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,959.04/761.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.63

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