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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.50, 1,125.57 and 230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.50, 1,125.57 and 230.36 is: 345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.50 : 1,125.57 = 230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.50/1,125.57 = 230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.50x = 1,125.57 × 230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.50x = 259,286.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,286.31/750.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.48

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