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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.40, 1,136.40 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.40, 1,136.40 and 325.44 is: 487.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.40 : 1,136.40 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.40/1,136.40 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.40x = 1,136.40 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.40x = 369,830.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,830.02/758.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.65

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