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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.79, 1,126.71 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.79, 1,126.71 and 263.88 is: 396.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.79 : 1,126.71 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.79/1,126.71 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.79x = 1,126.71 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.79x = 297,316.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,316.23/750.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.00

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