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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.05, 1,135.56 and 324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.05, 1,135.56 and 324.18 is: 486.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.05 : 1,135.56 = 324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.05/1,135.56 = 324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.05x = 1,135.56 × 324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.05x = 368,125.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,125.84/757.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.26

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