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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.92, 1,126.29 and 203.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.92, 1,126.29 and 203.15 is: 304.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.92 : 1,126.29 = 203.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.92/1,126.29 = 203.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.92x = 1,126.29 × 203.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.92x = 228,805.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,805.81/750.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.70

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