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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.45, 1,125.74 and 202.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.45, 1,125.74 and 202.63 is: 303.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.45 : 1,125.74 = 202.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.45/1,125.74 = 202.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.45x = 1,125.74 × 202.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.45x = 228,108.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,108.70/750.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.96

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