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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.75, 1,135.82 and 318.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.75, 1,135.82 and 318.89 is: 477.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.75 : 1,135.82 = 318.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.75/1,135.82 = 318.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.75x = 1,135.82 × 318.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.75x = 362,200.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,200.05/757.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.99

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