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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.22, 1,135.86 and 324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.22, 1,135.86 and 324.08 is: 486.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.22 : 1,135.86 = 324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.22/1,135.86 = 324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.22x = 1,135.86 × 324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.22x = 368,109.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,109.51/757.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.13

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