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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.52, 1,132.26 and 321.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.52, 1,132.26 and 321.68 is: 482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.52 : 1,132.26 = 321.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.52/1,132.26 = 321.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.52x = 1,132.26 × 321.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.52x = 364,225.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,225.40/754.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.72

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