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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.91, 1,126.05 and 230.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.91, 1,126.05 and 230.78 is: 346.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.91 : 1,126.05 = 230.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.91/1,126.05 = 230.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.91x = 1,126.05 × 230.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.91x = 259,869.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,869.82/750.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.08

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