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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.86, 1,132.46 and 316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.86, 1,132.46 and 316.19 is: 474.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.86 : 1,132.46 = 316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.86/1,132.46 = 316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.86x = 1,132.46 × 316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.86x = 358,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,065.28/754.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.35

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