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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.17, 1,127.78 and 313.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.17, 1,127.78 and 313.64 is: 470.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.17 : 1,127.78 = 313.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.17/1,127.78 = 313.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.17x = 1,127.78 × 313.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.17x = 353,716.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,716.92/752.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.26

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