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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.20, 1,145.03 and 324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.20, 1,145.03 and 324.22 is: 486.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.20 : 1,145.03 = 324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.20/1,145.03 = 324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.20x = 1,145.03 × 324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.20x = 371,241.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,241.63/763.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.43

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