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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.40, 1,135.02 and 323.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.40, 1,135.02 and 323.50 is: 485.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.40 : 1,135.02 = 323.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.40/1,135.02 = 323.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.40x = 1,135.02 × 323.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.40x = 367,178.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,178.97/756.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.43

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