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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.76, 1,124.82 and 316.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.76, 1,124.82 and 316.95 is: 475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.76 : 1,124.82 = 316.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.76/1,124.82 = 316.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.76x = 1,124.82 × 316.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.76x = 356,511.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,511.70/749.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.50

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