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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.36, 1,124.79 and 311.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.36, 1,124.79 and 311.55 is: 467.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.36 : 1,124.79 = 311.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.36/1,124.79 = 311.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.36x = 1,124.79 × 311.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.36x = 350,428.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,428.32/750.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.01

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