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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.14, 1,133.40 and 317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.14, 1,133.40 and 317.28 is: 475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.14 : 1,133.40 = 317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.14/1,133.40 = 317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.14x = 1,133.40 × 317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.14x = 359,605.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,605.15/756.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.58

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