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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.61, 1,138.05 and 313.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.61, 1,138.05 and 313.87 is: 470.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.61 : 1,138.05 = 313.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.61/1,138.05 = 313.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.61x = 1,138.05 × 313.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.61x = 357,201.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,201.36/758.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.86

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