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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.04, 1,126.44 and 318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.04, 1,126.44 and 318.08 is: 477.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.04 : 1,126.44 = 318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.04/1,126.44 = 318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.04x = 1,126.44 × 318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.04x = 358,298.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,298.04/751.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.07

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