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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.46, 1,135.17 and 323.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.46, 1,135.17 and 323.61 is: 485.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.46 : 1,135.17 = 323.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.46/1,135.17 = 323.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.46x = 1,135.17 × 323.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.46x = 367,350.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,350.75/756.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.62

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