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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.56, 1,127.94 and 319.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.56, 1,127.94 and 319.02 is: 478.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.56 : 1,127.94 = 319.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.56/1,127.94 = 319.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.56x = 1,127.94 × 319.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.56x = 359,835.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,835.42/751.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.78

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