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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.04, 1,132.71 and 322.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.04, 1,132.71 and 322.19 is: 483.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.04 : 1,132.71 = 322.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.04/1,132.71 = 322.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.04x = 1,132.71 × 322.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.04x = 364,947.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,947.83/755.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.35

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