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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.97, 1,127.86 and 319.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.97, 1,127.86 and 319.23 is: 478.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.97 : 1,127.86 = 319.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.97/1,127.86 = 319.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.97x = 1,127.86 × 319.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.97x = 360,046.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,046.75/751.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.80

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