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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.73, 1,124.73 and 316.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.73, 1,124.73 and 316.89 is: 475.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.73 : 1,124.73 = 316.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.73/1,124.73 = 316.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.73x = 1,124.73 × 316.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.73x = 356,415.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,415.69/749.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.39

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