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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.84, 1,132.72 and 321.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.84, 1,132.72 and 321.99 is: 483.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.84 : 1,132.72 = 321.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.84/1,132.72 = 321.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.84x = 1,132.72 × 321.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.84x = 364,725.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,725.83/754.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.19

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