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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.73, 1,144.53 and 323.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.73, 1,144.53 and 323.95 is: 486.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.73 : 1,144.53 = 323.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.73/1,144.53 = 323.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.73x = 1,144.53 × 323.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.73x = 370,770.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,770.49/762.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.11

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