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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.44, 1,133.49 and 316.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.44, 1,133.49 and 316.99 is: 475.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.44 : 1,133.49 = 316.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.44/1,133.49 = 316.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.44x = 1,133.49 × 316.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.44x = 359,307.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,307.60/755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.63

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