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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.33, 1,125.73 and 311.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.33, 1,125.73 and 311.79 is: 467.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.33 : 1,125.73 = 311.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.33/1,125.73 = 311.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.33x = 1,125.73 × 311.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.33x = 350,986.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,986.36/750.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.78

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