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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.01, 1,130.72 and 314.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.01, 1,130.72 and 314.98 is: 472.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.01 : 1,130.72 = 314.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.01/1,130.72 = 314.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.01x = 1,130.72 × 314.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.01x = 356,149.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,149.78/754.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.34

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