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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.32, 1,136.28 and 324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.32, 1,136.28 and 324.48 is: 486.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.32 : 1,136.28 = 324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.32/1,136.28 = 324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.32x = 1,136.28 × 324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.32x = 368,700.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,700.13/757.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.85

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