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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.31, 1,125.96 and 263.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.31, 1,125.96 and 263.36 is: 395.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.31 : 1,125.96 = 263.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.31/1,125.96 = 263.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.31x = 1,125.96 × 263.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.31x = 296,532.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,532.83/750.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.22

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