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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.10, 1,124.84 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.10, 1,124.84 and 263.04 is: 394.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.10 : 1,124.84 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.10/1,124.84 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.10x = 1,124.84 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.10x = 295,872.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,872.29/750.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.44

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