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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.18, 1,136.20 and 318.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.18, 1,136.20 and 318.39 is: 477.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.18 : 1,136.20 = 318.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.18/1,136.20 = 318.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.18x = 1,136.20 × 318.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.18x = 361,753.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,753.92/757.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.77

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