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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.47, 1,126.72 and 318.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.47, 1,126.72 and 318.25 is: 477.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.47 : 1,126.72 = 318.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.47/1,126.72 = 318.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.47x = 1,126.72 × 318.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.47x = 358,578.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,578.64/751.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.17

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