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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.64, 1,125.52 and 230.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.64, 1,125.52 and 230.49 is: 345.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.64 : 1,125.52 = 230.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.64/1,125.52 = 230.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.64x = 1,125.52 × 230.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.64x = 259,421.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,421.10/750.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.60

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