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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.96, 1,126.59 and 231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.96, 1,126.59 and 231.03 is: 346.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.96 : 1,126.59 = 231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.96/1,126.59 = 231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.96x = 1,126.59 × 231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.96x = 260,274.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,274.93/750.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.59

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