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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.03, 1,122.77 and 310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.03, 1,122.77 and 310.60 is: 465.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.03 : 1,122.77 = 310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.03/1,122.77 = 310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.03x = 1,122.77 × 310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.03x = 348,734.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,734.54/749.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.58

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