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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.48, 1,136.76 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.48, 1,136.76 and 325.12 is: 487.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.48 : 1,136.76 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.48/1,136.76 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.48x = 1,136.76 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.48x = 369,583.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,583.41/758.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.27

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