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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.50, 1,134.91 and 300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.50, 1,134.91 and 300.50 is: 450.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.50 : 1,134.91 = 300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.50/1,134.91 = 300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.50x = 1,134.91 × 300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.50x = 341,040.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,040.46/756.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.81

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