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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.75, 1,126.85 and 313.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.75, 1,126.85 and 313.25 is: 469.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.75 : 1,126.85 = 313.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.75/1,126.85 = 313.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.75x = 1,126.85 × 313.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.75x = 352,985.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,985.76/751.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.55

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