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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.22, 1,122.69 and 316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.22, 1,122.69 and 316.14 is: 473.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.22 : 1,122.69 = 316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.22/1,122.69 = 316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.22x = 1,122.69 × 316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.22x = 354,927.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,927.22/749.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.73

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