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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.19, 1,132.36 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.19, 1,132.36 and 316.08 is: 473.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.19 : 1,132.36 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.19/1,132.36 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.19x = 1,132.36 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.19x = 357,916.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,916.35/755.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.94

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