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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.48, 1,125.77 and 317.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.48, 1,125.77 and 317.67 is: 476.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.48 : 1,125.77 = 317.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.48/1,125.77 = 317.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.48x = 1,125.77 × 317.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.48x = 357,621.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,621.77/750.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.52

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