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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.57, 1,125.86 and 263.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.57, 1,125.86 and 263.63 is: 395.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.57 : 1,125.86 = 263.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.57/1,125.86 = 263.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.57x = 1,125.86 × 263.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.57x = 296,803.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,803.52/750.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.44

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