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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.06, 1,135.77 and 324.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.06, 1,135.77 and 324.25 is: 486.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.06 : 1,135.77 = 324.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.06/1,135.77 = 324.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.06x = 1,135.77 × 324.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.06x = 368,273.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,273.42/757.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.45

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