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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.12, 1,124.82 and 263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.12, 1,124.82 and 263.22 is: 394.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.12 : 1,124.82 = 263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.12/1,124.82 = 263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.12x = 1,124.82 × 263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.12x = 296,075.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,075.12/750.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.70

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