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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.14, 1,145.04 and 324.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.14, 1,145.04 and 324.47 is: 486.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.14 : 1,145.04 = 324.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.14/1,145.04 = 324.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.14x = 1,145.04 × 324.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.14x = 371,532.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,532.77/763.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.85

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