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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.57, 1,125.43 and 230.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.57, 1,125.43 and 230.43 is: 345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.57 : 1,125.43 = 230.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.57/1,125.43 = 230.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.57x = 1,125.43 × 230.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.57x = 259,332.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,332.83/750.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.51

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