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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.15, 1,125.32 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.15, 1,125.32 and 263.12 is: 394.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.15 : 1,125.32 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.15/1,125.32 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.15x = 1,125.32 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.15x = 296,087.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,087.26/750.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.70

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