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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.93, 1,131.30 and 321.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.93, 1,131.30 and 321.39 is: 482.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.93 : 1,131.30 = 321.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.93/1,131.30 = 321.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.93x = 1,131.30 × 321.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.93x = 363,588.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,588.51/753.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.26

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