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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.27, 1,126.94 and 231.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.27, 1,126.94 and 231.35 is: 347.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.27 : 1,126.94 = 231.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.27/1,126.94 = 231.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.27x = 1,126.94 × 231.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.27x = 260,717.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,717.57/751.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.04

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