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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.93, 1,135.55 and 312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.93, 1,135.55 and 312.20 is: 468.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.93 : 1,135.55 = 312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.93/1,135.55 = 312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.93x = 1,135.55 × 312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.93x = 354,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,524.46/756.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.37

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