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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.83, 1,135.37 and 323.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.83, 1,135.37 and 323.99 is: 486.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.83 : 1,135.37 = 323.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.83/1,135.37 = 323.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.83x = 1,135.37 × 323.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.83x = 367,848.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,848.53/756.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.04

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