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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.04, 1,126.20 and 317.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.04, 1,126.20 and 317.96 is: 476.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.04 : 1,126.20 = 317.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.04/1,126.20 = 317.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.04x = 1,126.20 × 317.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.04x = 358,086.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,086.55/751.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.79

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