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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.12, 1,126.95 and 318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.12, 1,126.95 and 318.22 is: 477.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.12 : 1,126.95 = 318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.12/1,126.95 = 318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.12x = 1,126.95 × 318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.12x = 358,618.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,618.03/751.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.44

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