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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.21, 1,134.41 and 323.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.21, 1,134.41 and 323.31 is: 485.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.21 : 1,134.41 = 323.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.21/1,134.41 = 323.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.21x = 1,134.41 × 323.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.21x = 366,764.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,764.48/756.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.00

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