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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.07, 1,137.60 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.07, 1,137.60 and 325.32 is: 488.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.07 : 1,137.60 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.07/1,137.60 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.07x = 1,137.60 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.07x = 370,084.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,084.03/758.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.19

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