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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.47, 1,136.25 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.47, 1,136.25 and 324.66 is: 487.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.47 : 1,136.25 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.47/1,136.25 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.47x = 1,136.25 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.47x = 368,894.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,894.93/757.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.01

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