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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.81, 1,126.19 and 202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.81, 1,126.19 and 202.98 is: 304.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.81 : 1,126.19 = 202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.81/1,126.19 = 202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.81x = 1,126.19 × 202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.81x = 228,595.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,595.32/750.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.46

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