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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.32, 1,129.42 and 320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.32, 1,129.42 and 320.20 is: 480.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.32 : 1,129.42 = 320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.32/1,129.42 = 320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.32x = 1,129.42 × 320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.32x = 361,640.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,640.28/753.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.06

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