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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.08, 1,124.10 and 316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.08, 1,124.10 and 316.48 is: 474.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.08 : 1,124.10 = 316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.08/1,124.10 = 316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.08x = 1,124.10 × 316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.08x = 355,755.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,755.17/749.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.92

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