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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.83, 1,126.37 and 317.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.83, 1,126.37 and 317.99 is: 477.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.83 : 1,126.37 = 317.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.83/1,126.37 = 317.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.83x = 1,126.37 × 317.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.83x = 358,174.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,174.40/750.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.04

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