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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.20, 1,132.00 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.20, 1,132.00 and 321.66 is: 482.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.20 : 1,132.00 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.20/1,132.00 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.20x = 1,132.00 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.20x = 364,118.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,118.32/754.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.79

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