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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.14, 1,137.12 and 324.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.14, 1,137.12 and 324.97 is: 487.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.14 : 1,137.12 = 324.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.14/1,137.12 = 324.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.14x = 1,137.12 × 324.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.14x = 369,529.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,529.89/758.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.42

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