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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.44, 1,129.20 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.44, 1,129.20 and 320.16 is: 479.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.44 : 1,129.20 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.44/1,129.20 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.44x = 1,129.20 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.44x = 361,524.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,524.67/753.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.83

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