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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.30, 1,130.22 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.30, 1,130.22 and 320.76 is: 481.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.30 : 1,130.22 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.30/1,130.22 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.30x = 1,130.22 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.30x = 362,529.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,529.37/753.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.25

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