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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.04, 1,125.77 and 263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.04, 1,125.77 and 263.72 is: 395.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.04 : 1,125.77 = 263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.04/1,125.77 = 263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.04x = 1,125.77 × 263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.04x = 296,889.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,889.56/751.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.31

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