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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.22, 1,142.08 and 323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.22, 1,142.08 and 323.12 is: 484.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.22 : 1,142.08 = 323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.22/1,142.08 = 323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.22x = 1,142.08 × 323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.22x = 369,028.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,028.89/762.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.15

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