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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.94, 1,126.40 and 203.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.94, 1,126.40 and 203.17 is: 304.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.94 : 1,126.40 = 203.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.94/1,126.40 = 203.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.94x = 1,126.40 × 203.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.94x = 228,850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,850.69/750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.75

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