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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.26, 1,125.45 and 202.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.26, 1,125.45 and 202.43 is: 303.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.26 : 1,125.45 = 202.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.26/1,125.45 = 202.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.26x = 1,125.45 × 202.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.26x = 227,827.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,827.66/750.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.66

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