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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.72, 1,144.43 and 324.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.72, 1,144.43 and 324.09 is: 486.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.72 : 1,144.43 = 324.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.72/1,144.43 = 324.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.72x = 1,144.43 × 324.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.72x = 370,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,896.70/762.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.28

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