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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.98, 1,142.98 and 323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.98, 1,142.98 and 323.18 is: 484.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.98 : 1,142.98 = 323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.98/1,142.98 = 323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.98x = 1,142.98 × 323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.98x = 369,381.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,381.75/761.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.76

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