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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.51, 1,138.46 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.51, 1,138.46 and 320.67 is: 480.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.51 : 1,138.46 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.51/1,138.46 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.51x = 1,138.46 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.51x = 365,068.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,068.36/759.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.66

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