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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.97, 1,125.14 and 263.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.97, 1,125.14 and 263.03 is: 394.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.97 : 1,125.14 = 263.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.97/1,125.14 = 263.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.97x = 1,125.14 × 263.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.97x = 295,938.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,938.63/749.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.60

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