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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.69, 1,135.44 and 323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.69, 1,135.44 and 323.88 is: 485.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.69 : 1,135.44 = 323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.69/1,135.44 = 323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.69x = 1,135.44 × 323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.69x = 367,746.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,746.31/756.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.99

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