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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.93, 1,134.21 and 317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.93, 1,134.21 and 317.28 is: 476.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.93 : 1,134.21 = 317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.93/1,134.21 = 317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.93x = 1,134.21 × 317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.93x = 359,862.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,862.15/755.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.06

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