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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.81, 1,126.17 and 263.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.81, 1,126.17 and 263.85 is: 395.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.81 : 1,126.17 = 263.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.81/1,126.17 = 263.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.81x = 1,126.17 × 263.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.81x = 297,139.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,139.95/750.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.76

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