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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.46, 1,132.16 and 321.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.46, 1,132.16 and 321.61 is: 482.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.46 : 1,132.16 = 321.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.46/1,132.16 = 321.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.46x = 1,132.16 × 321.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.46x = 364,111.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,111.95/754.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.62

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