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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.91, 1,129.50 and 266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.91, 1,129.50 and 266.10 is: 399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.91 : 1,129.50 = 266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.91/1,129.50 = 266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.91x = 1,129.50 × 266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.91x = 300,559.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,559.95/752.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.20

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