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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.50, 1,131.96 and 321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.50, 1,131.96 and 321.72 is: 482.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.50 : 1,131.96 = 321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.50/1,131.96 = 321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.50x = 1,131.96 × 321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.50x = 364,174.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,174.17/754.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.67

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