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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.15, 1,135.42 and 324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.15, 1,135.42 and 324 is: 485.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.15 : 1,135.42 = 324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.15/1,135.42 = 324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.15x = 1,135.42 × 324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.15x = 367,875.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,875.27/757.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.87

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