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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.56, 1,138.35 and 325.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.56, 1,138.35 and 325.75 is: 488.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.56 : 1,138.35 = 325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.56/1,138.35 = 325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.56x = 1,138.35 × 325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.56x = 370,817.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,817.51/758.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.84

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