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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.45, 1,125.88 and 256.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.45, 1,125.88 and 256.97 is: 385.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.45 : 1,125.88 = 256.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.45/1,125.88 = 256.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.45x = 1,125.88 × 256.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.45x = 289,314.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,314.67/750.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.52

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