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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.56, 1,126.01 and 230.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.56, 1,126.01 and 230.61 is: 345.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.56 : 1,126.01 = 230.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.56/1,126.01 = 230.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.56x = 1,126.01 × 230.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.56x = 259,665.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,665.08/750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.96

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