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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.52, 1,135.02 and 263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.52, 1,135.02 and 263 is: 394.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.52 : 1,135.02 = 263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.52/1,135.02 = 263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.52x = 1,135.02 × 263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.52x = 298,510.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,510.26/756.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.58

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