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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.60, 1,133.12 and 322.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.60, 1,133.12 and 322.25 is: 483.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.60 : 1,133.12 = 322.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.60/1,133.12 = 322.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.60x = 1,133.12 × 322.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.60x = 365,143.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,143.06/755.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.25

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