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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.49, 1,125.60 and 230.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.49, 1,125.60 and 230.35 is: 345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.49 : 1,125.60 = 230.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.49/1,125.60 = 230.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.49x = 1,125.60 × 230.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.49x = 259,280.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,280.81/750.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.48

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