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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.13, 1,142.52 and 329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.13, 1,142.52 and 329.14 is: 493.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.13 : 1,142.52 = 329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.13/1,142.52 = 329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.13x = 1,142.52 × 329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.13x = 376,049.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,049.03/762.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.42

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