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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.17, 1,125.13 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.17, 1,125.13 and 202.32 is: 303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.17 : 1,125.13 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.17/1,125.13 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.17x = 1,125.13 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.17x = 227,636.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,636.30/750.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.45

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