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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.26, 1,129.17 and 320.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.26, 1,129.17 and 320.66 is: 480.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.26 : 1,129.17 = 320.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.26/1,129.17 = 320.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.26x = 1,129.17 × 320.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.26x = 362,079.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,079.65/753.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.68

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