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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.59, 1,130.36 and 314.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.59, 1,130.36 and 314.66 is: 471.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.59 : 1,130.36 = 314.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.59/1,130.36 = 314.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.59x = 1,130.36 × 314.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.59x = 355,671.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,671.85/753.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.97

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