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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.43, 1,131.29 and 315.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.43, 1,131.29 and 315.62 is: 473.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.43 : 1,131.29 = 315.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.43/1,131.29 = 315.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.43x = 1,131.29 × 315.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.43x = 357,050.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,050.52/754.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.27

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