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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.47, 1,133.11 and 322.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.47, 1,133.11 and 322.73 is: 484.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.47 : 1,133.11 = 322.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.47/1,133.11 = 322.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.47x = 1,133.11 × 322.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.47x = 365,688.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,688.59/755.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.05

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