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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.58, 1,130.85 and 320.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.58, 1,130.85 and 320.74 is: 481.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.58 : 1,130.85 = 320.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.58/1,130.85 = 320.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.58x = 1,130.85 × 320.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.58x = 362,708.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,708.83/753.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.31

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