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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.98, 1,144.08 and 324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.98, 1,144.08 and 324.18 is: 486.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.98 : 1,144.08 = 324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.98/1,144.08 = 324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.98x = 1,144.08 × 324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.98x = 370,887.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,887.85/762.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.11

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