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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.86, 1,126.13 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.86, 1,126.13 and 203.12 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.86 : 1,126.13 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.86/1,126.13 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.86x = 1,126.13 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.86x = 228,732.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,732.88/750.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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