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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.69, 1,127.94 and 318.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.69, 1,127.94 and 318.84 is: 478.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.69 : 1,127.94 = 318.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.69/1,127.94 = 318.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.69x = 1,127.94 × 318.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.69x = 359,632.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,632.39/751.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.43

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