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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.66, 1,125.93 and 311.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.66, 1,125.93 and 311.82 is: 467.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.66 : 1,125.93 = 311.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.66/1,125.93 = 311.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.66x = 1,125.93 × 311.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.66x = 351,087.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,087.49/750.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.71

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