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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.14, 1,123.70 and 315.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.14, 1,123.70 and 315.99 is: 473.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.14 : 1,123.70 = 315.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.14/1,123.70 = 315.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.14x = 1,123.70 × 315.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.14x = 355,076.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,076.38/749.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.98

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