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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.12, 1,134.50 and 317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.12, 1,134.50 and 317.48 is: 476.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.12 : 1,134.50 = 317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.12/1,134.50 = 317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.12x = 1,134.50 × 317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.12x = 360,179.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,179.25/756.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.35

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