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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.01, 1,133.22 and 317.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.01, 1,133.22 and 317.15 is: 475.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.01 : 1,133.22 = 317.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.01/1,133.22 = 317.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.01x = 1,133.22 × 317.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.01x = 359,399.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,399.14/756.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.39

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