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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.32, 1,134.18 and 317.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.32, 1,134.18 and 317.39 is: 475.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.32 : 1,134.18 = 317.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.32/1,134.18 = 317.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.32x = 1,134.18 × 317.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.32x = 359,971.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,971.72/756.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.95

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