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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.58, 1,136.49 and 324.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.58, 1,136.49 and 324.74 is: 487.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.58 : 1,136.49 = 324.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.58/1,136.49 = 324.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.58x = 1,136.49 × 324.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.58x = 369,063.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,063.76/757.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.16

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