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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.83, 1,132.43 and 315.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.83, 1,132.43 and 315.84 is: 473.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.83 : 1,132.43 = 315.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.83/1,132.43 = 315.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.83x = 1,132.43 × 315.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.83x = 357,666.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,666.69/754.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.84

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