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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.07, 1,122.63 and 309.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.07, 1,122.63 and 309.83 is: 464.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.07 : 1,122.63 = 309.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.07/1,122.63 = 309.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.07x = 1,122.63 × 309.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.07x = 347,820.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,820.29/749.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.33

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