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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.93, 1,126.33 and 203.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.93, 1,126.33 and 203.09 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.93 : 1,126.33 = 203.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.93/1,126.33 = 203.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.93x = 1,126.33 × 203.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.93x = 228,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,752.52/750.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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