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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.57, 1,125.37 and 312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.57, 1,125.37 and 312.12 is: 467.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.57 : 1,125.37 = 312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.57/1,125.37 = 312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.57x = 1,125.37 × 312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.57x = 351,253.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,253.30/750.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.98

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