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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.76, 1,134.85 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.76, 1,134.85 and 263.04 is: 394.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.76 : 1,134.85 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.76/1,134.85 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.76x = 1,134.85 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.76x = 298,510.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,510.94/756.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.46

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