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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.45, 1,125.68 and 263.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.45, 1,125.68 and 263.51 is: 395.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.45 : 1,125.68 = 263.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.45/1,125.68 = 263.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.45x = 1,125.68 × 263.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.45x = 296,627.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,627.94/750.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.27

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