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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.37, 1,127.05 and 318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.37, 1,127.05 and 318.22 is: 477.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.37 : 1,127.05 = 318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.37/1,127.05 = 318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.37x = 1,127.05 × 318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.37x = 358,646.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,646.24/751.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.33

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