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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.79, 1,130.67 and 320.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.79, 1,130.67 and 320.95 is: 481.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.79 : 1,130.67 = 320.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.79/1,130.67 = 320.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.79x = 1,130.67 × 320.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.79x = 362,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,882.88/753.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.41

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