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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.97, 1,137.92 and 325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.97, 1,137.92 and 325.89 is: 488.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.97 : 1,137.92 = 325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.97/1,137.92 = 325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.97x = 1,137.92 × 325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.97x = 370,835.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,835.12/758.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.60

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