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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.84, 1,125.64 and 317.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.84, 1,125.64 and 317.89 is: 476.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.84 : 1,125.64 = 317.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.84/1,125.64 = 317.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.84x = 1,125.64 × 317.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.84x = 357,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,829.70/750.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.57

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