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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.70, 1,126.14 and 317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.70, 1,126.14 and 317.80 is: 476.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.70 : 1,126.14 = 317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.70/1,126.14 = 317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.70x = 1,126.14 × 317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.70x = 357,887.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,887.29/750.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.74

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