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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.77, 1,136.17 and 319.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.77, 1,136.17 and 319.31 is: 478.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.77 : 1,136.17 = 319.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.77/1,136.17 = 319.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.77x = 1,136.17 × 319.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.77x = 362,783.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,783.96/757.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.75

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