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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.32, 1,127.22 and 318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.32, 1,127.22 and 318.48 is: 477.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.32 : 1,127.22 = 318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.32/1,127.22 = 318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.32x = 1,127.22 × 318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.32x = 358,997.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,997.03/751.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.82

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