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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754, 1,130.01 and 320.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754, 1,130.01 and 320.62 is: 480.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754 : 1,130.01 = 320.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754/1,130.01 = 320.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754x = 1,130.01 × 320.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754x = 362,303.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,303.81/754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.51

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