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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.21, 1,134.45 and 323.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.21, 1,134.45 and 323.13 is: 484.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.21 : 1,134.45 = 323.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.21/1,134.45 = 323.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.21x = 1,134.45 × 323.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.21x = 366,574.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,574.83/756.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.75

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