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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.97, 1,140.23 and 321.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.97, 1,140.23 and 321.33 is: 482.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.97 : 1,140.23 = 321.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.97/1,140.23 = 321.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.97x = 1,140.23 × 321.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.97x = 366,390.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,390.11/759.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.11

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