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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.88, 1,125.90 and 263.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.88, 1,125.90 and 263.92 is: 395.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.88 : 1,125.90 = 263.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.88/1,125.90 = 263.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.88x = 1,125.90 × 263.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.88x = 297,147.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,147.53/750.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.73

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