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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.84, 1,126.96 and 318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.84, 1,126.96 and 318.48 is: 477.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.84 : 1,126.96 = 318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.84/1,126.96 = 318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.84x = 1,126.96 × 318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.84x = 358,914.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,914.22/751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.38

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