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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.96, 1,124.96 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.96, 1,124.96 and 317.04 is: 475.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.96 : 1,124.96 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.96/1,124.96 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.96x = 1,124.96 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.96x = 356,657.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,657.32/749.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.57

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