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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.90, 1,126.34 and 263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.90, 1,126.34 and 263.98 is: 395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.90 : 1,126.34 = 263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.90/1,126.34 = 263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.90x = 1,126.34 × 263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.90x = 297,331.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,331.23/750.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.97

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