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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.54, 1,132.01 and 315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.54, 1,132.01 and 315.56 is: 473.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.54 : 1,132.01 = 315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.54/1,132.01 = 315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.54x = 1,132.01 × 315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.54x = 357,211.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,211.63/754.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.42

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