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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.66, 1,134 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.66, 1,134 and 323.28 is: 484.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.66 : 1,134 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.66/1,134 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.66x = 1,134 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.66x = 366,599.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,599.52/756.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.50

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