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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.79, 1,126.21 and 202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.79, 1,126.21 and 202.97 is: 304.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.79 : 1,126.21 = 202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.79/1,126.21 = 202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.79x = 1,126.21 × 202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.79x = 228,589.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,589.15/750.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.47

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