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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.60, 1,126.62 and 312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.60, 1,126.62 and 312.12 is: 468.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.60 : 1,126.62 = 312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.60/1,126.62 = 312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.60x = 1,126.62 × 312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.60x = 351,640.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,640.63/750.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.48

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