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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.14, 1,133.39 and 317.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.14, 1,133.39 and 317.27 is: 475.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.14 : 1,133.39 = 317.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.14/1,133.39 = 317.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.14x = 1,133.39 × 317.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.14x = 359,594.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,594.27/756.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.57

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