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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.63, 1,130.63 and 321.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.63, 1,130.63 and 321.09 is: 481.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.63 : 1,130.63 = 321.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.63/1,130.63 = 321.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.63x = 1,130.63 × 321.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.63x = 363,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,032.38/753.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.71

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