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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.67, 1,143.66 and 329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.67, 1,143.66 and 329.50 is: 494.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.67 : 1,143.66 = 329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.67/1,143.66 = 329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.67x = 1,143.66 × 329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.67x = 376,835.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,835.97/762.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.10

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