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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.60, 1,133.36 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.60, 1,133.36 and 323.04 is: 484.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.60 : 1,133.36 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.60/1,133.36 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.60x = 1,133.36 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.60x = 366,120.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,120.61/755.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.54

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