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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.63, 1,126.50 and 318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.63, 1,126.50 and 318.28 is: 477.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.63 : 1,126.50 = 318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.63/1,126.50 = 318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.63x = 1,126.50 × 318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.63x = 358,542.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,542.42/751.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.02

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