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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.92, 1,126.80 and 318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.92, 1,126.80 and 318.40 is: 477.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.92 : 1,126.80 = 318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.92/1,126.80 = 318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.92x = 1,126.80 × 318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.92x = 358,773.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,773.12/750.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.78

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