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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.69, 1,125.93 and 202.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.69, 1,125.93 and 202.86 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.69 : 1,125.93 = 202.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.69/1,125.93 = 202.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.69x = 1,125.93 × 202.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.69x = 228,406.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,406.16/750.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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