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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.72, 1,126.14 and 230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.72, 1,126.14 and 230.70 is: 346.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.72 : 1,126.14 = 230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.72/1,126.14 = 230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.72x = 1,126.14 × 230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.72x = 259,800.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,800.50/750.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.07

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