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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.76, 1,142.76 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.76, 1,142.76 and 323.28 is: 484.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.76 : 1,142.76 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.76/1,142.76 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.76x = 1,142.76 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.76x = 369,431.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,431.45/761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.97

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