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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.96, 1,134.42 and 323.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.96, 1,134.42 and 323.11 is: 484.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.96 : 1,134.42 = 323.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.96/1,134.42 = 323.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.96x = 1,134.42 × 323.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.96x = 366,540.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,540.83/755.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.87

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