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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.53, 1,129.52 and 315.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.53, 1,129.52 and 315.11 is: 472.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.53 : 1,129.52 = 315.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.53/1,129.52 = 315.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.53x = 1,129.52 × 315.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.53x = 355,926.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,926.66/753.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.35

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