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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.86, 1,127.77 and 307.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.86, 1,127.77 and 307.17 is: 460.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.86 : 1,127.77 = 307.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.86/1,127.77 = 307.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.86x = 1,127.77 × 307.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.86x = 346,417.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,417.11/751.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.75

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