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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.65, 1,125.15 and 263.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.65, 1,125.15 and 263.45 is: 394.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.65 : 1,125.15 = 263.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.65/1,125.15 = 263.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.65x = 1,125.15 × 263.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.65x = 296,420.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,420.77/750.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.89

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