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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.62, 1,134.25 and 323.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.62, 1,134.25 and 323.08 is: 484.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.62 : 1,134.25 = 323.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.62/1,134.25 = 323.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.62x = 1,134.25 × 323.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.62x = 366,449.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,449.85/755.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.97

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