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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.24, 1,132.86 and 322.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.24, 1,132.86 and 322.10 is: 483.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.24 : 1,132.86 = 322.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.24/1,132.86 = 322.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.24x = 1,132.86 × 322.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.24x = 364,894.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,894.21/755.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.15

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