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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.72, 1,143.21 and 323.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.72, 1,143.21 and 323.69 is: 485.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.72 : 1,143.21 = 323.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.72/1,143.21 = 323.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.72x = 1,143.21 × 323.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.72x = 370,045.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,045.64/762.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.17

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