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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.51, 1,124.06 and 316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.51, 1,124.06 and 316.56 is: 474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.51 : 1,124.06 = 316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.51/1,124.06 = 316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.51x = 1,124.06 × 316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.51x = 355,832.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,832.43/749.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.75

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