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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.88, 1,144.08 and 329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.88, 1,144.08 and 329.92 is: 494.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.88 : 1,144.08 = 329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.88/1,144.08 = 329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.88x = 1,144.08 × 329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.88x = 377,454.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,454.87/762.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.78

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