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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.71, 1,125.97 and 230.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.71, 1,125.97 and 230.71 is: 346.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.71 : 1,125.97 = 230.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.71/1,125.97 = 230.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.71x = 1,125.97 × 230.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.71x = 259,770.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,770.50/750.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.03

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