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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.77, 1,134.67 and 318.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.77, 1,134.67 and 318.31 is: 477.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.77 : 1,134.67 = 318.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.77/1,134.67 = 318.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.77x = 1,134.67 × 318.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.77x = 361,169.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,169.54/756.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.25

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