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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.63, 1,143.27 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.63, 1,143.27 and 329.64 is: 494.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.63 : 1,143.27 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.63/1,143.27 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.63x = 1,143.27 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.63x = 376,867.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,867.52/762.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.17

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