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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.16, 1,127.28 and 318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.16, 1,127.28 and 318.56 is: 478.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.16 : 1,127.28 = 318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.16/1,127.28 = 318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.16x = 1,127.28 × 318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.16x = 359,106.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,106.32/751.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.07

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