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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.76, 1,131.72 and 322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.76, 1,131.72 and 322.16 is: 483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.76 : 1,131.72 = 322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.76/1,131.72 = 322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.76x = 1,131.72 × 322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.76x = 364,594.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,594.92/754.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.06

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