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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.64, 1,125.97 and 263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.64, 1,125.97 and 263.58 is: 395.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.64 : 1,125.97 = 263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.64/1,125.97 = 263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.64x = 1,125.97 × 263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.64x = 296,783.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,783.17/750.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.37

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