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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754, 1,131.22 and 321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754, 1,131.22 and 321.20 is: 481.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754 : 1,131.22 = 321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754/1,131.22 = 321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754x = 1,131.22 × 321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754x = 363,347.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,347.86/754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.89

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