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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.88, 1,126.46 and 257.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.88, 1,126.46 and 257.26 is: 385.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.88 : 1,126.46 = 257.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.88/1,126.46 = 257.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.88x = 1,126.46 × 257.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.88x = 289,794.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,794.63/750.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.94

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