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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.42, 1,127.61 and 318.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.42, 1,127.61 and 318.58 is: 478.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.42 : 1,127.61 = 318.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.42/1,127.61 = 318.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.42x = 1,127.61 × 318.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.42x = 359,233.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,233.99/751.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.07

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