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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.00, 1,123.71 and 310.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.00, 1,123.71 and 310.28 is: 465.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.00 : 1,123.71 = 310.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.00/1,123.71 = 310.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.00x = 1,123.71 × 310.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.00x = 348,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,659.12/749.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.50

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