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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.25, 1,134.10 and 262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.25, 1,134.10 and 262.52 is: 393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.25 : 1,134.10 = 262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.25/1,134.10 = 262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.25x = 1,134.10 × 262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.25x = 297,723.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,723.93/756.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.68

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