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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.06, 1,125.36 and 317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.06, 1,125.36 and 317.25 is: 475.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.06 : 1,125.36 = 317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.06/1,125.36 = 317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.06x = 1,125.36 × 317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.06x = 357,020.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,020.46/750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.99

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