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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.82, 1,126.26 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.82, 1,126.26 and 203.01 is: 304.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.82 : 1,126.26 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.82/1,126.26 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.82x = 1,126.26 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.82x = 228,642.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,642.55/750.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.52

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