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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.82, 1,132.80 and 322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.82, 1,132.80 and 322.28 is: 483.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.82 : 1,132.80 = 322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.82/1,132.80 = 322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.82x = 1,132.80 × 322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.82x = 365,078.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,078.78/754.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.66

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