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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.96, 1,134.63 and 324.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.96, 1,134.63 and 324.15 is: 485.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.96 : 1,134.63 = 324.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.96/1,134.63 = 324.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.96x = 1,134.63 × 324.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.96x = 367,790.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,790.31/756.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.88

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