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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.72, 1,130.70 and 320.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.72, 1,130.70 and 320.82 is: 481.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.72 : 1,130.70 = 320.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.72/1,130.70 = 320.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.72x = 1,130.70 × 320.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.72x = 362,751.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,751.17/753.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.28

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