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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.28, 1,133.01 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.28, 1,133.01 and 322.32 is: 483.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.28 : 1,133.01 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.28/1,133.01 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.28x = 1,133.01 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.28x = 365,191.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,191.78/755.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.52

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