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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.38, 1,143.68 and 323.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.38, 1,143.68 and 323.63 is: 485.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.38 : 1,143.68 = 323.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.38/1,143.68 = 323.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.38x = 1,143.68 × 323.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.38x = 370,129.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,129.16/762.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.49

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