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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.58, 1,129.32 and 314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.58, 1,129.32 and 314.16 is: 471.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.58 : 1,129.32 = 314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.58/1,129.32 = 314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.58x = 1,129.32 × 314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.58x = 354,787.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,787.17/752.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.43

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