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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.57, 1,135.98 and 318.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.57, 1,135.98 and 318.69 is: 477.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.57 : 1,135.98 = 318.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.57/1,135.98 = 318.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.57x = 1,135.98 × 318.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.57x = 362,025.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,025.47/757.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.88

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