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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.36, 1,125.65 and 263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.36, 1,125.65 and 263.32 is: 395.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.36 : 1,125.65 = 263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.36/1,125.65 = 263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.36x = 1,125.65 × 263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.36x = 296,404.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,404.84/750.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.02

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