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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.87, 1,126.53 and 263.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.87, 1,126.53 and 263.95 is: 396.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.87 : 1,126.53 = 263.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.87/1,126.53 = 263.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.87x = 1,126.53 × 263.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.87x = 297,344.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,344.78/750.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.00

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