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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.18, 1,134.87 and 323.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.18, 1,134.87 and 323.42 is: 484.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.18 : 1,134.87 = 323.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.18/1,134.87 = 323.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.18x = 1,134.87 × 323.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.18x = 367,039.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,039.66/757.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.75

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