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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.64, 1,143.64 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.64, 1,143.64 and 329.52 is: 494.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.64 : 1,143.64 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.64/1,143.64 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.64x = 1,143.64 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.64x = 376,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,852.25/762.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.14

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