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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.30, 1,127.18 and 312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.30, 1,127.18 and 312.76 is: 469.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.30 : 1,127.18 = 312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.30/1,127.18 = 312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.30x = 1,127.18 × 312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.30x = 352,531.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,531.18/751.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.23

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