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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.80, 1,136.52 and 324.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.80, 1,136.52 and 324.54 is: 486.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.80 : 1,136.52 = 324.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.80/1,136.52 = 324.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.80x = 1,136.52 × 324.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.80x = 368,846.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,846.20/757.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.73

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