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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.86, 1,138.50 and 320.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.86, 1,138.50 and 320.01 is: 480.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.86 : 1,138.50 = 320.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.86/1,138.50 = 320.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.86x = 1,138.50 × 320.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.86x = 364,331.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,331.39/758.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.10

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