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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.32, 1,125.47 and 263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.32, 1,125.47 and 263.34 is: 395.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.32 : 1,125.47 = 263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.32/1,125.47 = 263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.32x = 1,125.47 × 263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.32x = 296,379.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,379.95/750.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.01

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