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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.70, 1,130.56 and 320.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.70, 1,130.56 and 320.62 is: 480.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.70 : 1,130.56 = 320.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.70/1,130.56 = 320.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.70x = 1,130.56 × 320.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.70x = 362,480.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,480.15/753.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.93

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