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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.72, 1,129.88 and 320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.72, 1,129.88 and 320.92 is: 481.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.72 : 1,129.88 = 320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.72/1,129.88 = 320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.72x = 1,129.88 × 320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.72x = 362,601.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,601.09/753.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.08

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