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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.83, 1,127.89 and 231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.83, 1,127.89 and 231.74 is: 347.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.83 : 1,127.89 = 231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.83/1,127.89 = 231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.83x = 1,127.89 × 231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.83x = 261,377.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,377.23/751.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.65

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