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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.38, 1,123.87 and 310.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.38, 1,123.87 and 310.75 is: 466.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.38 : 1,123.87 = 310.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.38/1,123.87 = 310.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.38x = 1,123.87 × 310.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.38x = 349,242.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,242.60/749.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.04

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