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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.60, 1,132.24 and 316.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.60, 1,132.24 and 316.18 is: 474.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.60 : 1,132.24 = 316.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.60/1,132.24 = 316.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.60x = 1,132.24 × 316.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.60x = 357,991.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,991.64/754.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.41

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