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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.67, 1,143.91 and 323.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.67, 1,143.91 and 323.98 is: 485.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.67 : 1,143.91 = 323.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.67/1,143.91 = 323.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.67x = 1,143.91 × 323.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.67x = 370,603.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,603.96/762.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.93

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