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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.95, 1,130.87 and 315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.95, 1,130.87 and 315.04 is: 472.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.95 : 1,130.87 = 315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.95/1,130.87 = 315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.95x = 1,130.87 × 315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.95x = 356,273.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,273.25/753.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.54

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