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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.64, 1,136.76 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.64, 1,136.76 and 325.20 is: 487.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.64 : 1,136.76 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.64/1,136.76 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.64x = 1,136.76 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.64x = 369,674.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,674.35/758.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.29

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