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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.22, 1,137.58 and 320.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.22, 1,137.58 and 320.11 is: 479.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.22 : 1,137.58 = 320.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.22/1,137.58 = 320.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.22x = 1,137.58 × 320.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.22x = 364,150.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,150.73/759.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.64

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