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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.94, 1,126.41 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.94, 1,126.41 and 203.18 is: 304.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.94 : 1,126.41 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.94/1,126.41 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.94x = 1,126.41 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.94x = 228,863.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,863.98/750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.77

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