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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.59, 1,134.90 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.59, 1,134.90 and 323.46 is: 485.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.59 : 1,134.90 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.59/1,134.90 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.59x = 1,134.90 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.59x = 367,094.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,094.75/756.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.20

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