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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.92, 1,126.29 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.92, 1,126.29 and 203.16 is: 304.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.92 : 1,126.29 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.92/1,126.29 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.92x = 1,126.29 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.92x = 228,811.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,811.44/750.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.71

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