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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.19, 1,123.51 and 316.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.19, 1,123.51 and 316.11 is: 474.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.19 : 1,123.51 = 316.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.19/1,123.51 = 316.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.19x = 1,123.51 × 316.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.19x = 355,151.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,151.96/749.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.05

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