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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.93, 1,126.43 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.93, 1,126.43 and 264.06 is: 396.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.93 : 1,126.43 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.93/1,126.43 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.93x = 1,126.43 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.93x = 297,445.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,445.11/750.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.10

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