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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.09, 1,130.73 and 321.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.09, 1,130.73 and 321.01 is: 481.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.09 : 1,130.73 = 321.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.09/1,130.73 = 321.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.09x = 1,130.73 × 321.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.09x = 362,975.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,975.64/754.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.34

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