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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.88, 1,127.79 and 231.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.88, 1,127.79 and 231.86 is: 347.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.88 : 1,127.79 = 231.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.88/1,127.79 = 231.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.88x = 1,127.79 × 231.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.88x = 261,492.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,492.21/751.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.78

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