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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.75, 1,144.53 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.75, 1,144.53 and 329.94 is: 495.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.75 : 1,144.53 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.75/1,144.53 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.75x = 1,144.53 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.75x = 377,626.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,626.23/762.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.09

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