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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.90, 1,126.42 and 203.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.90, 1,126.42 and 203.09 is: 304.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.90 : 1,126.42 = 203.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.90/1,126.42 = 203.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.90x = 1,126.42 × 203.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.90x = 228,757.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,757.99/750.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.65

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