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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.01, 1,135.47 and 318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.01, 1,135.47 and 318.08 is: 477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.01 : 1,135.47 = 318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.01/1,135.47 = 318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.01x = 1,135.47 × 318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.01x = 361,164.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,164.62/757.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.10

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