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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.50, 1,126.48 and 313.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.50, 1,126.48 and 313.00 is: 469.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.50 : 1,126.48 = 313.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.50/1,126.48 = 313.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.50x = 1,126.48 × 313.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.50x = 352,589.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,589.49/751.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.18

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