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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.75, 1,134.84 and 263.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.75, 1,134.84 and 263.02 is: 394.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.75 : 1,134.84 = 263.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.75/1,134.84 = 263.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.75x = 1,134.84 × 263.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.75x = 298,485.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,485.62/756.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.43

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