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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.22, 1,125.42 and 263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.22, 1,125.42 and 263.20 is: 394.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.22 : 1,125.42 = 263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.22/1,125.42 = 263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.22x = 1,125.42 × 263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.22x = 296,210.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,210.54/750.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.83

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