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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.08, 1,133.10 and 322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.08, 1,133.10 and 322.24 is: 483.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.08 : 1,133.10 = 322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.08/1,133.10 = 322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.08x = 1,133.10 × 322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.08x = 365,130.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,130.14/755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.56

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