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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.32, 1,124.99 and 311.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.32, 1,124.99 and 311.45 is: 466.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.32 : 1,124.99 = 311.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.32/1,124.99 = 311.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.32x = 1,124.99 × 311.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.32x = 350,370.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,370.95/750.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.97

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