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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.89, 1,132.34 and 321.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.89, 1,132.34 and 321.93 is: 482.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.89 : 1,132.34 = 321.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.89/1,132.34 = 321.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.89x = 1,132.34 × 321.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.89x = 364,532.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,532.61/754.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.90

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