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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.44, 1,125.84 and 263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.44, 1,125.84 and 263.54 is: 395.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.44 : 1,125.84 = 263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.44/1,125.84 = 263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.44x = 1,125.84 × 263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.44x = 296,703.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,703.87/750.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.37

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