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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.06, 1,125.59 and 263.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.06, 1,125.59 and 263.11 is: 394.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.06 : 1,125.59 = 263.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.06/1,125.59 = 263.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.06x = 1,125.59 × 263.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.06x = 296,153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,153.98/750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.84

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