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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.95, 1,126.38 and 230.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.95, 1,126.38 and 230.93 is: 346.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.95 : 1,126.38 = 230.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.95/1,126.38 = 230.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.95x = 1,126.38 × 230.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.95x = 260,109.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,109.30/750.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.38

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