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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.51, 1,125.72 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.51, 1,125.72 and 230.55 is: 345.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.51 : 1,125.72 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.51/1,125.72 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.51x = 1,125.72 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.51x = 259,534.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,534.75/750.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.81

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