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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.70, 1,126.29 and 312.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.70, 1,126.29 and 312.16 is: 468.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.70 : 1,126.29 = 312.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.70/1,126.29 = 312.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.70x = 1,126.29 × 312.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.70x = 351,584.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,584.09/750.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.34

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