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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.92, 1,124.94 and 263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.92, 1,124.94 and 263 is: 394.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.92 : 1,124.94 = 263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.92/1,124.94 = 263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.92x = 1,124.94 × 263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.92x = 295,859.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,859.22/749.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.52

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