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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.45, 1,125.40 and 317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.45, 1,125.40 and 317.64 is: 476.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.45 : 1,125.40 = 317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.45/1,125.40 = 317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.45x = 1,125.40 × 317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.45x = 357,472.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,472.06/750.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.34

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