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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.86, 1,127.09 and 335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.86, 1,127.09 and 335.18 is: 502.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.86 : 1,127.09 = 335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.86/1,127.09 = 335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.86x = 1,127.09 × 335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.86x = 377,778.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,778.03/751.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.46

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