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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.80, 1,136.82 and 324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.80, 1,136.82 and 324.96 is: 487.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.80 : 1,136.82 = 324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.80/1,136.82 = 324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.80x = 1,136.82 × 324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.80x = 369,421.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,421.03/757.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.49

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