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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.80, 1,125.85 and 230.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.80, 1,125.85 and 230.67 is: 345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.80 : 1,125.85 = 230.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.80/1,125.85 = 230.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.80x = 1,125.85 × 230.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.80x = 259,699.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,699.82/750.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.90

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