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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.83, 1,131.12 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.83, 1,131.12 and 315.44 is: 473.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.83 : 1,131.12 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.83/1,131.12 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.83x = 1,131.12 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.83x = 356,794.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,794.84/753.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.31

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