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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.01, 1,125.05 and 263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.01, 1,125.05 and 263.06 is: 394.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.01 : 1,125.05 = 263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.01/1,125.05 = 263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.01x = 1,125.05 × 263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.01x = 295,955.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,955.65/750.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.60

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