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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.20, 1,131.01 and 321.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.20, 1,131.01 and 321.39 is: 481.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.20 : 1,131.01 = 321.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.20/1,131.01 = 321.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.20x = 1,131.01 × 321.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.20x = 363,495.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,495.30/754.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.96

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