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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.24, 1,124.68 and 263.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.24, 1,124.68 and 263.03 is: 394.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.24 : 1,124.68 = 263.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.24/1,124.68 = 263.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.24x = 1,124.68 × 263.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.24x = 295,824.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,824.58/750.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.31

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