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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.22, 1,131.36 and 321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.22, 1,131.36 and 321.08 is: 481.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.22 : 1,131.36 = 321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.22/1,131.36 = 321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.22x = 1,131.36 × 321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.22x = 363,257.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,257.07/754.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.63

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