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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.14, 1,135.89 and 324.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.14, 1,135.89 and 324.42 is: 486.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.14 : 1,135.89 = 324.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.14/1,135.89 = 324.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.14x = 1,135.89 × 324.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.14x = 368,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,505.43/757.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.71

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