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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.71, 1,126.26 and 263.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.71, 1,126.26 and 263.81 is: 395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.71 : 1,126.26 = 263.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.71/1,126.26 = 263.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.71x = 1,126.26 × 263.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.71x = 297,113.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,113.02/750.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.78

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