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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.83, 1,134.76 and 318.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.83, 1,134.76 and 318.37 is: 477.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.83 : 1,134.76 = 318.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.83/1,134.76 = 318.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.83x = 1,134.76 × 318.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.83x = 361,271.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,271.10/756.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.35

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