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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.96, 1,132.91 and 322.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.96, 1,132.91 and 322.11 is: 483.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.96 : 1,132.91 = 322.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.96/1,132.91 = 322.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.96x = 1,132.91 × 322.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.96x = 364,921.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,921.64/754.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.37

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