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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.76, 1,132.09 and 315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.76, 1,132.09 and 315.90 is: 473.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.76 : 1,132.09 = 315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.76/1,132.09 = 315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.76x = 1,132.09 × 315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.76x = 357,626.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,626.44/754.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.83

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