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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.88, 1,126.50 and 318.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.88, 1,126.50 and 318.34 is: 477.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.88 : 1,126.50 = 318.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.88/1,126.50 = 318.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.88x = 1,126.50 × 318.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.88x = 358,610.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,610.01/750.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.59

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