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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.08, 1,135.74 and 324.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.08, 1,135.74 and 324.24 is: 486.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.08 : 1,135.74 = 324.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.08/1,135.74 = 324.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.08x = 1,135.74 × 324.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.08x = 368,252.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,252.34/757.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.41

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