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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.19, 1,143.69 and 329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.19, 1,143.69 and 329.32 is: 494.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.19 : 1,143.69 = 329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.19/1,143.69 = 329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.19x = 1,143.69 × 329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.19x = 376,639.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,639.99/762.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.15

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