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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.26, 1,132.99 and 322.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.26, 1,132.99 and 322.31 is: 483.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.26 : 1,132.99 = 322.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.26/1,132.99 = 322.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.26x = 1,132.99 × 322.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.26x = 365,176.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,176.03/755.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.51

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