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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750, 1,124.85 and 263.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750, 1,124.85 and 263.07 is: 394.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750 : 1,124.85 = 263.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750/1,124.85 = 263.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750x = 1,124.85 × 263.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750x = 295,914.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,914.29/750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.55

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