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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.94, 1,124.42 and 311.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.94, 1,124.42 and 311.07 is: 466.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.94 : 1,124.42 = 311.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.94/1,124.42 = 311.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.94x = 1,124.42 × 311.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.94x = 349,774.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,774.11/749.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.40

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