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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.74, 1,125.48 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.74, 1,125.48 and 264.11 is: 395.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.74 : 1,125.48 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.74/1,125.48 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.74x = 1,125.48 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.74x = 297,250.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,250.52/750.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.94

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