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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.97, 1,137.06 and 319.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.97, 1,137.06 and 319.15 is: 478.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.97 : 1,137.06 = 319.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.97/1,137.06 = 319.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.97x = 1,137.06 × 319.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.97x = 362,892.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,892.70/757.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.77

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