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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.52, 1,125.42 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.52, 1,125.42 and 263.08 is: 394.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.52 : 1,125.42 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.52/1,125.42 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.52x = 1,125.42 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.52x = 296,075.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,075.49/750.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.49

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