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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.07, 1,134.20 and 323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.07, 1,134.20 and 323.32 is: 485.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.07 : 1,134.20 = 323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.07/1,134.20 = 323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.07x = 1,134.20 × 323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.07x = 366,707.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,707.93/756.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.02

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