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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.22, 1,133.30 and 322.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.22, 1,133.30 and 322.34 is: 483.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.22 : 1,133.30 = 322.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.22/1,133.30 = 322.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.22x = 1,133.30 × 322.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.22x = 365,307.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,307.92/755.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.71

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