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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.44, 1,133.26 and 322.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.44, 1,133.26 and 322.70 is: 484.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.44 : 1,133.26 = 322.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.44/1,133.26 = 322.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.44x = 1,133.26 × 322.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.44x = 365,696.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,696.53/755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.09

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