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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.48, 1,136.21 and 324.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.48, 1,136.21 and 324.63 is: 486.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.48 : 1,136.21 = 324.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.48/1,136.21 = 324.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.48x = 1,136.21 × 324.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.48x = 368,852.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,852.62/757.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.95

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