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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.98, 1,126.98 and 264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.98, 1,126.98 and 264.04 is: 396.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.98 : 1,126.98 = 264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.98/1,126.98 = 264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.98x = 1,126.98 × 264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.98x = 297,564.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,564.98/750.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.23

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