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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.34, 1,133.29 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.34, 1,133.29 and 317.22 is: 475.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.34 : 1,133.29 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.34/1,133.29 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.34x = 1,133.29 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.34x = 359,498.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,498.40/756.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.31

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