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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.67, 1,126.01 and 263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.67, 1,126.01 and 263.72 is: 395.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.67 : 1,126.01 = 263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.67/1,126.01 = 263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.67x = 1,126.01 × 263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.67x = 296,951.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,951.36/750.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.58

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