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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.24, 1,126.91 and 318.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.24, 1,126.91 and 318.25 is: 477.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.24 : 1,126.91 = 318.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.24/1,126.91 = 318.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.24x = 1,126.91 × 318.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.24x = 358,639.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,639.11/751.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.40

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