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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.66, 1,126.19 and 263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.66, 1,126.19 and 263.64 is: 395.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.66 : 1,126.19 = 263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.66/1,126.19 = 263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.66x = 1,126.19 × 263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.66x = 296,908.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,908.73/750.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.53

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