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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.44, 1,126.20 and 318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.44, 1,126.20 and 318.16 is: 476.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.44 : 1,126.20 = 318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.44/1,126.20 = 318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.44x = 1,126.20 × 318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.44x = 358,311.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,311.79/751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.83

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