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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.09, 1,142.66 and 328.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.09, 1,142.66 and 328.88 is: 493.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.09 : 1,142.66 = 328.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.09/1,142.66 = 328.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.09x = 1,142.66 × 328.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.09x = 375,793.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,793.13/762.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.11

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