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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.68, 1,124.52 and 317.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.68, 1,124.52 and 317.14 is: 475.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.68 : 1,124.52 = 317.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.68/1,124.52 = 317.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.68x = 1,124.52 × 317.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.68x = 356,630.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,630.27/749.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.71

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