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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.92, 1,126.44 and 230.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.92, 1,126.44 and 230.87 is: 346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.92 : 1,126.44 = 230.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.92/1,126.44 = 230.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.92x = 1,126.44 × 230.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.92x = 260,064.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,064.02/750.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.33

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