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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.49, 1,123.77 and 310.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.49, 1,123.77 and 310.61 is: 465.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.49 : 1,123.77 = 310.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.49/1,123.77 = 310.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.49x = 1,123.77 × 310.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.49x = 349,048.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,048.58/749.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.71

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