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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.02, 1,128.92 and 266.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.02, 1,128.92 and 266.41 is: 399.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.02 : 1,128.92 = 266.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.02/1,128.92 = 266.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.02x = 1,128.92 × 266.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.02x = 300,755.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,755.58/753.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.40

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