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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.08, 1,130.04 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.08, 1,130.04 and 320.22 is: 480.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.08 : 1,130.04 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.08/1,130.04 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.08x = 1,130.04 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.08x = 361,861.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,861.41/753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.51

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