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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.93, 1,125.05 and 263.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.93, 1,125.05 and 263.02 is: 394.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.93 : 1,125.05 = 263.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.93/1,125.05 = 263.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.93x = 1,125.05 × 263.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.93x = 295,906.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,906.52/749.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.58

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