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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.04, 1,126.58 and 263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.04, 1,126.58 and 263.98 is: 395.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.04 : 1,126.58 = 263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.04/1,126.58 = 263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.04x = 1,126.58 × 263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.04x = 297,394.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,394.59/751.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.98

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