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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.74, 1,141.86 and 328.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.74, 1,141.86 and 328.36 is: 492.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.74 : 1,141.86 = 328.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.74/1,141.86 = 328.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.74x = 1,141.86 × 328.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.74x = 374,941.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,941.15/761.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.22

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