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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.56, 1,135.35 and 323.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.56, 1,135.35 and 323.75 is: 485.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.56 : 1,135.35 = 323.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.56/1,135.35 = 323.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.56x = 1,135.35 × 323.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.56x = 367,572.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,572.40/756.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.85

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