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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.96, 1,135.92 and 324.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.96, 1,135.92 and 324.12 is: 486.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.96 : 1,135.92 = 324.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.96/1,135.92 = 324.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.96x = 1,135.92 × 324.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.96x = 368,174.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,174.39/756.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.39

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