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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.70, 1,133.84 and 322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.70, 1,133.84 and 322.89 is: 484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.70 : 1,133.84 = 322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.70/1,133.84 = 322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.70x = 1,133.84 × 322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.70x = 366,105.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,105.60/755.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.46

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