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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.78, 1,142.68 and 328.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.78, 1,142.68 and 328.94 is: 493.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.78 : 1,142.68 = 328.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.78/1,142.68 = 328.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.78x = 1,142.68 × 328.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.78x = 375,873.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,873.16/761.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.41

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