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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.39, 1,125.14 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.39, 1,125.14 and 230.24 is: 345.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.39 : 1,125.14 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.39/1,125.14 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.39x = 1,125.14 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.39x = 259,052.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,052.23/750.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.22

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