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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.05, 1,143.08 and 329.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.05, 1,143.08 and 329.21 is: 493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.05 : 1,143.08 = 329.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.05/1,143.08 = 329.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.05x = 1,143.08 × 329.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.05x = 376,311.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,311.53/762.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.81

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