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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.79, 1,125.39 and 263.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.79, 1,125.39 and 263.48 is: 394.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.79 : 1,125.39 = 263.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.79/1,125.39 = 263.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.79x = 1,125.39 × 263.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.79x = 296,512.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,512.13/750.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.94

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