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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.05, 1,137.06 and 325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.05, 1,137.06 and 325.18 is: 487.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.05 : 1,137.06 = 325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.05/1,137.06 = 325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.05x = 1,137.06 × 325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.05x = 369,749.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,749.17/758.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.76

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