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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.42, 1,137.90 and 319.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.42, 1,137.90 and 319.78 is: 479.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.42 : 1,137.90 = 319.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.42/1,137.90 = 319.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.42x = 1,137.90 × 319.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.42x = 363,872.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,872.68/758.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.78

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