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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.82, 1,134.96 and 263.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.82, 1,134.96 and 263.10 is: 394.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.82 : 1,134.96 = 263.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.82/1,134.96 = 263.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.82x = 1,134.96 × 263.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.82x = 298,607.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,607.98/756.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.56

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