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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.48, 1,137.72 and 325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.48, 1,137.72 and 325.80 is: 488.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.48 : 1,137.72 = 325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.48/1,137.72 = 325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.48x = 1,137.72 × 325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.48x = 370,669.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,669.18/759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.06

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