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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.62, 1,127.69 and 313.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.62, 1,127.69 and 313.11 is: 469.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.62 : 1,127.69 = 313.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.62/1,127.69 = 313.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.62x = 1,127.69 × 313.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.62x = 353,091.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,091.02/751.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.77

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