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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.81, 1,135.73 and 324.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.81, 1,135.73 and 324.07 is: 486.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.81 : 1,135.73 = 324.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.81/1,135.73 = 324.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.81x = 1,135.73 × 324.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.81x = 368,056.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,056.02/756.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.33

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