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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.42, 1,125.63 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.42, 1,125.63 and 256.80 is: 385.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.42 : 1,125.63 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.42/1,125.63 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.42x = 1,125.63 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.42x = 289,061.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,061.78/750.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.20

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