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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.72, 1,141.32 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.72, 1,141.32 and 322.62 is: 483.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.72 : 1,141.32 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.72/1,141.32 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.72x = 1,141.32 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.72x = 368,212.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,212.66/761.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.40

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