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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.26, 1,126.17 and 318.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.26, 1,126.17 and 318.66 is: 477.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.26 : 1,126.17 = 318.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.26/1,126.17 = 318.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.26x = 1,126.17 × 318.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.26x = 358,865.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,865.33/751.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.68

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