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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.33, 1,133.71 and 317.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.33, 1,133.71 and 317.83 is: 476.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.33 : 1,133.71 = 317.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.33/1,133.71 = 317.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.33x = 1,133.71 × 317.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.33x = 360,327.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,327.05/756.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.42

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