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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.32, 1,130.94 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.32, 1,130.94 and 321.24 is: 481.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.32 : 1,130.94 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.32/1,130.94 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.32x = 1,130.94 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.32x = 363,303.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,303.17/754.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.63

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