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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.10, 1,126.67 and 317.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.10, 1,126.67 and 317.95 is: 476.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.10 : 1,126.67 = 317.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.10/1,126.67 = 317.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.10x = 1,126.67 × 317.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.10x = 358,220.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,220.32/751.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.93

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