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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.71, 1,135.98 and 324.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.71, 1,135.98 and 324.81 is: 486.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.71 : 1,135.98 = 324.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.71/1,135.98 = 324.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.71x = 1,135.98 × 324.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.71x = 368,977.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,977.66/757.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.96

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