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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.32, 1,125.59 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.32, 1,125.59 and 263.25 is: 394.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.32 : 1,125.59 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.32/1,125.59 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.32x = 1,125.59 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.32x = 296,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,310.25/750.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.91

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