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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.70, 1,132.37 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.70, 1,132.37 and 316.04 is: 474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.70 : 1,132.37 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.70/1,132.37 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.70x = 1,132.37 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.70x = 357,872.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,872.17/754.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.19

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