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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752, 1,127.01 and 318.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752, 1,127.01 and 318.62 is: 477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752 : 1,127.01 = 318.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752/1,127.01 = 318.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752x = 1,127.01 × 318.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752x = 359,087.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,087.93/752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.51

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