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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.66, 1,135 and 323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.66, 1,135 and 323.76 is: 485.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.66 : 1,135 = 323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.66/1,135 = 323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.66x = 1,135 × 323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.66x = 367,467.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,467.60/756.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.64

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