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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.97, 1,126.46 and 317.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.97, 1,126.46 and 317.85 is: 476.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.97 : 1,126.46 = 317.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.97/1,126.46 = 317.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.97x = 1,126.46 × 317.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.97x = 358,045.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,045.31/750.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.78

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