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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.41, 1,124.19 and 310.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.41, 1,124.19 and 310.57 is: 465.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.41 : 1,124.19 = 310.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.41/1,124.19 = 310.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.41x = 1,124.19 × 310.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.41x = 349,139.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,139.69/749.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.89

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