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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.98, 1,125.02 and 317.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.98, 1,125.02 and 317.17 is: 475.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.98 : 1,125.02 = 317.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.98/1,125.02 = 317.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.98x = 1,125.02 × 317.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.98x = 356,822.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,822.59/749.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.78

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