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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.20, 1,143.26 and 323.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.20, 1,143.26 and 323.26 is: 484.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.20 : 1,143.26 = 323.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.20/1,143.26 = 323.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.20x = 1,143.26 × 323.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.20x = 369,570.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,570.23/762.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.87

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