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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.82, 1,134.12 and 322.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.82, 1,134.12 and 322.86 is: 484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.82 : 1,134.12 = 322.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.82/1,134.12 = 322.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.82x = 1,134.12 × 322.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.82x = 366,161.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,161.98/755.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.46

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