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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.96, 1,142.13 and 329.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.96, 1,142.13 and 329.15 is: 493.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.96 : 1,142.13 = 329.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.96/1,142.13 = 329.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.96x = 1,142.13 × 329.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.96x = 375,932.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,932.09/761.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.38

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