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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.29, 1,125.96 and 263.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.29, 1,125.96 and 263.38 is: 395.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.29 : 1,125.96 = 263.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.29/1,125.96 = 263.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.29x = 1,125.96 × 263.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.29x = 296,555.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,555.34/750.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.25

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