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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.08, 1,125.24 and 317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.08, 1,125.24 and 317.24 is: 475.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.08 : 1,125.24 = 317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.08/1,125.24 = 317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.08x = 1,125.24 × 317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.08x = 356,971.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,971.14/750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.91

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