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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.14, 1,143.50 and 323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.14, 1,143.50 and 323.48 is: 485.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.14 : 1,143.50 = 323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.14/1,143.50 = 323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.14x = 1,143.50 × 323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.14x = 369,903.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,903.05/762.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.35

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