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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.30, 1,131.22 and 315.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.30, 1,131.22 and 315.55 is: 473.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.30 : 1,131.22 = 315.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.30/1,131.22 = 315.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.30x = 1,131.22 × 315.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.30x = 356,956.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,956.47/754.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.23

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