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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.01, 1,124.94 and 230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.01, 1,124.94 and 230.02 is: 345.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.01 : 1,124.94 = 230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.01/1,124.94 = 230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.01x = 1,124.94 × 230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.01x = 258,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,751.92/750.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.00

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