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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.74, 1,138.32 and 320.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.74, 1,138.32 and 320.63 is: 480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.74 : 1,138.32 = 320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.74/1,138.32 = 320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.74x = 1,138.32 × 320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.74x = 364,973.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,973.85/759.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.40

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