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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.94, 1,134.45 and 323.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.94, 1,134.45 and 323.66 is: 485.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.94 : 1,134.45 = 323.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.94/1,134.45 = 323.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.94x = 1,134.45 × 323.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.94x = 367,176.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,176.09/756.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.08

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