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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.62, 1,125.75 and 202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.62, 1,125.75 and 202.80 is: 304.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.62 : 1,125.75 = 202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.62/1,125.75 = 202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.62x = 1,125.75 × 202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.62x = 228,305.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,305.94/750.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.16

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