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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.75, 1,138.03 and 320.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.75, 1,138.03 and 320.17 is: 480.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.75 : 1,138.03 = 320.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.75/1,138.03 = 320.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.75x = 1,138.03 × 320.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.75x = 364,366.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,366.13/758.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.22

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