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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.19, 1,133.19 and 322.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.19, 1,133.19 and 322.31 is: 483.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.19 : 1,133.19 = 322.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.19/1,133.19 = 322.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.19x = 1,133.19 × 322.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.19x = 365,241.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,241.30/755.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.64

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