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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.12, 1,129.74 and 320.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.12, 1,129.74 and 320.25 is: 480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.12 : 1,129.74 = 320.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.12/1,129.74 = 320.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.12x = 1,129.74 × 320.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.12x = 361,799.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,799.24/753.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.40

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