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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.04, 1,133.06 and 322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.04, 1,133.06 and 322.20 is: 483.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.04 : 1,133.06 = 322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.04/1,133.06 = 322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.04x = 1,133.06 × 322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.04x = 365,071.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,071.93/755.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.51

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