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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.31, 1,125.45 and 263.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.31, 1,125.45 and 263.35 is: 395.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.31 : 1,125.45 = 263.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.31/1,125.45 = 263.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.31x = 1,125.45 × 263.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.31x = 296,387.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,387.26/750.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.02

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