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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.44, 1,133.70 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.44, 1,133.70 and 323.16 is: 484.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.44 : 1,133.70 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.44/1,133.70 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.44x = 1,133.70 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.44x = 366,366.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,366.49/756.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.33

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