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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.47, 1,131.97 and 316.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.47, 1,131.97 and 316.35 is: 474.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.47 : 1,131.97 = 316.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.47/1,131.97 = 316.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.47x = 1,131.97 × 316.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.47x = 358,098.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,098.71/755.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.01

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