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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.04, 1,122.84 and 315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.04, 1,122.84 and 315.96 is: 473.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.04 : 1,122.84 = 315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.04/1,122.84 = 315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.04x = 1,122.84 × 315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.04x = 354,772.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,772.53/749.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.64

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