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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.75, 1,126.18 and 202.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.75, 1,126.18 and 202.93 is: 304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.75 : 1,126.18 = 202.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.75/1,126.18 = 202.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.75x = 1,126.18 × 202.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.75x = 228,536.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,536.61/750.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.41

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