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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.39, 1,130.12 and 314.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.39, 1,130.12 and 314.59 is: 471.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.39 : 1,130.12 = 314.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.39/1,130.12 = 314.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.39x = 1,130.12 × 314.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.39x = 355,524.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,524.45/753.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.90

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