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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.54, 1,125.60 and 317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.54, 1,125.60 and 317.40 is: 476.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.54 : 1,125.60 = 317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.54/1,125.60 = 317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.54x = 1,125.60 × 317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.54x = 357,265.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,265.44/750.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.01

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