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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.06, 1,124.01 and 316.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.06, 1,124.01 and 316.62 is: 474.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.06 : 1,124.01 = 316.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.06/1,124.01 = 316.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.06x = 1,124.01 × 316.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.06x = 355,884.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,884.05/750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.47

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