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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.70, 1,143.77 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.70, 1,143.77 and 329.16 is: 494.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.70 : 1,143.77 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.70/1,143.77 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.70x = 1,143.77 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.70x = 376,481.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,481.69/761.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.27

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