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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.38, 1,132.10 and 316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.38, 1,132.10 and 316.14 is: 473.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.38 : 1,132.10 = 316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.38/1,132.10 = 316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.38x = 1,132.10 × 316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.38x = 357,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,894.85/755.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.79

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