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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.35, 1,125.27 and 263.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.35, 1,125.27 and 263.29 is: 394.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.35 : 1,125.27 = 263.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.35/1,125.27 = 263.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.35x = 1,125.27 × 263.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.35x = 296,269.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,269.53/750.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.84

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