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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.25, 1,125.39 and 263.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.25, 1,125.39 and 263.29 is: 394.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.25 : 1,125.39 = 263.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.25/1,125.39 = 263.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.25x = 1,125.39 × 263.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.25x = 296,303.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,303.93/750.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.94

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