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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.83, 1,126.32 and 230.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.83, 1,126.32 and 230.75 is: 346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.83 : 1,126.32 = 230.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.83/1,126.32 = 230.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.83x = 1,126.32 × 230.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.83x = 259,892.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,892.71/750.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.14

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