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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.55, 1,125.98 and 263.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.55, 1,125.98 and 263.94 is: 395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.55 : 1,125.98 = 263.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.55/1,125.98 = 263.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.55x = 1,125.98 × 263.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.55x = 297,191.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,191.16/750.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.96

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