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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.56, 1,125.84 and 317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.56, 1,125.84 and 317.60 is: 476.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.56 : 1,125.84 = 317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.56/1,125.84 = 317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.56x = 1,125.84 × 317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.56x = 357,566.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,566.78/750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.40

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