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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.73, 1,133.76 and 317.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.73, 1,133.76 and 317.05 is: 475.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.73 : 1,133.76 = 317.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.73/1,133.76 = 317.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.73x = 1,133.76 × 317.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.73x = 359,458.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,458.61/755.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.64

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