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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.52, 1,124.28 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.52, 1,124.28 and 316.68 is: 475.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.52 : 1,124.28 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.52/1,124.28 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.52x = 1,124.28 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.52x = 356,036.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,036.99/749.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.02

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