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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.40, 1,124.01 and 316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.40, 1,124.01 and 316.50 is: 474.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.40 : 1,124.01 = 316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.40/1,124.01 = 316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.40x = 1,124.01 × 316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.40x = 355,749.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,749.17/749.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.71

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