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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.17, 1,123.45 and 310.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.17, 1,123.45 and 310.49 is: 465.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.17 : 1,123.45 = 310.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.17/1,123.45 = 310.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.17x = 1,123.45 × 310.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.17x = 348,819.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,819.99/749.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.61

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