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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.04, 1,135.41 and 318.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.04, 1,135.41 and 318.17 is: 477.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.04 : 1,135.41 = 318.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.04/1,135.41 = 318.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.04x = 1,135.41 × 318.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.04x = 361,247.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,247.72/757.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.19

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