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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.59, 1,126.04 and 230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.59, 1,126.04 and 230.56 is: 345.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.59 : 1,126.04 = 230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.59/1,126.04 = 230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.59x = 1,126.04 × 230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.59x = 259,619.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,619.78/750.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.89

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