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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.21, 1,126.82 and 318.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.21, 1,126.82 and 318.13 is: 477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.21 : 1,126.82 = 318.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.21/1,126.82 = 318.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.21x = 1,126.82 × 318.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.21x = 358,475.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,475.25/751.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.20

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