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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.46, 1,125.64 and 202.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.46, 1,125.64 and 202.70 is: 304.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.46 : 1,125.64 = 202.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.46/1,125.64 = 202.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.46x = 1,125.64 × 202.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.46x = 228,160.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,160.59/750.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.03

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