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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.30, 1,133.44 and 322.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.30, 1,133.44 and 322.45 is: 483.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.30 : 1,133.44 = 322.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.30/1,133.44 = 322.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.30x = 1,133.44 × 322.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.30x = 365,474.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,474.09/755.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.88

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