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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.08, 1,134.24 and 323.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.08, 1,134.24 and 323.24 is: 484.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.08 : 1,134.24 = 323.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.08/1,134.24 = 323.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.08x = 1,134.24 × 323.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.08x = 366,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,631.74/756.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.91

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