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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.00, 1,126.27 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.00, 1,126.27 and 263.93 is: 395.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.00 : 1,126.27 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.00/1,126.27 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.00x = 1,126.27 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.00x = 297,258.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,258.60/751.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.82

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