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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757, 1,135.74 and 324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757, 1,135.74 and 324.22 is: 486.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757 : 1,135.74 = 324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757/1,135.74 = 324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757x = 1,135.74 × 324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757x = 368,229.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,229.62/757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.43

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