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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.22, 1,125.41 and 317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.22, 1,125.41 and 317.32 is: 476.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.22 : 1,125.41 = 317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.22/1,125.41 = 317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.22x = 1,125.41 × 317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.22x = 357,115.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,115.10/750.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.01

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