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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.46, 1,125.69 and 230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.46, 1,125.69 and 230.46 is: 345.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.46 : 1,125.69 = 230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.46/1,125.69 = 230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.46x = 1,125.69 × 230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.46x = 259,426.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,426.52/750.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.69

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