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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.71, 1,126.08 and 263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.71, 1,126.08 and 263.76 is: 395.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.71 : 1,126.08 = 263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.71/1,126.08 = 263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.71x = 1,126.08 × 263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.71x = 297,013.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,013.87/750.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.64

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