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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.66, 1,125.99 and 317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.66, 1,125.99 and 317.76 is: 476.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.66 : 1,125.99 = 317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.66/1,125.99 = 317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.66x = 1,125.99 × 317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.66x = 357,794.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,794.58/750.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.64

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