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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.03, 1,124.79 and 263.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.03, 1,124.79 and 263.02 is: 394.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.03 : 1,124.79 = 263.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.03/1,124.79 = 263.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.03x = 1,124.79 × 263.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.03x = 295,842.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,842.80/750.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.44

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