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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.96, 1,142.96 and 328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.96, 1,142.96 and 328.64 is: 492.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.96 : 1,142.96 = 328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.96/1,142.96 = 328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.96x = 1,142.96 × 328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.96x = 375,622.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,622.37/761.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.97

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