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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.81, 1,126.71 and 263.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.81, 1,126.71 and 263.86 is: 395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.81 : 1,126.71 = 263.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.81/1,126.71 = 263.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.81x = 1,126.71 × 263.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.81x = 297,293.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,293.70/750.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.97

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