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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.06, 1,133.02 and 316.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.06, 1,133.02 and 316.27 is: 474.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.06 : 1,133.02 = 316.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.06/1,133.02 = 316.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.06x = 1,133.02 × 316.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.06x = 358,337.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,337.27/755.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.58

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