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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.05, 1,125.09 and 263.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.05, 1,125.09 and 263.10 is: 394.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.05 : 1,125.09 = 263.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.05/1,125.09 = 263.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.05x = 1,125.09 × 263.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.05x = 296,011.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,011.18/750.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.66

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