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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.56, 1,129.68 and 320.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.56, 1,129.68 and 320.64 is: 480.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.56 : 1,129.68 = 320.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.56/1,129.68 = 320.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.56x = 1,129.68 × 320.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.56x = 362,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,220.60/753.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.68

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