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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.35, 1,126.06 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.35, 1,126.06 and 263.44 is: 395.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.35 : 1,126.06 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.35/1,126.06 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.35x = 1,126.06 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.35x = 296,650.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,650.00/750.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.35

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