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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.12, 1,136.04 and 318.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.12, 1,136.04 and 318.47 is: 477.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.12 : 1,136.04 = 318.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.12/1,136.04 = 318.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.12x = 1,136.04 × 318.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.12x = 361,789.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,789.91/757.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.85

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