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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.18, 1,124.24 and 316.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.18, 1,124.24 and 316.33 is: 474.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.18 : 1,124.24 = 316.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.18/1,124.24 = 316.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.18x = 1,124.24 × 316.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.18x = 355,630.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,630.84/749.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.69

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