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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.32, 1,133.94 and 323.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.32, 1,133.94 and 323.24 is: 484.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.32 : 1,133.94 = 323.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.32/1,133.94 = 323.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.32x = 1,133.94 × 323.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.32x = 366,534.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,534.77/756.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.63

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