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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.63, 1,125.96 and 263.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.63, 1,125.96 and 263.49 is: 395.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.63 : 1,125.96 = 263.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.63/1,125.96 = 263.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.63x = 1,125.96 × 263.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.63x = 296,679.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,679.20/750.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.24

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