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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.35, 1,125.37 and 202.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.35, 1,125.37 and 202.61 is: 303.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.35 : 1,125.37 = 202.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.35/1,125.37 = 202.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.35x = 1,125.37 × 202.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.35x = 228,011.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,011.22/750.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.87

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