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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.06, 1,137.27 and 325.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.06, 1,137.27 and 325.25 is: 487.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.06 : 1,137.27 = 325.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.06/1,137.27 = 325.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.06x = 1,137.27 × 325.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.06x = 369,897.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,897.07/758.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.95

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