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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.26, 1,125.55 and 237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.26, 1,125.55 and 237.26 is: 355.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.26 : 1,125.55 = 237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.26/1,125.55 = 237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.26x = 1,125.55 × 237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.26x = 267,047.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,047.99/750.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.94

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