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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.10, 1,133.87 and 322.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.10, 1,133.87 and 322.75 is: 484.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.10 : 1,133.87 = 322.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.10/1,133.87 = 322.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.10x = 1,133.87 × 322.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.10x = 365,950.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,950.87/756.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.00

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