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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.04, 1,125.19 and 256.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.04, 1,125.19 and 256.42 is: 384.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.04 : 1,125.19 = 256.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.04/1,125.19 = 256.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.04x = 1,125.19 × 256.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.04x = 288,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,516.62/750.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.67

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