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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.83, 1,133.87 and 322.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.83, 1,133.87 and 322.99 is: 484.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.83 : 1,133.87 = 322.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.83/1,133.87 = 322.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.83x = 1,133.87 × 322.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.83x = 366,228.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,228.67/755.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.54

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