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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.09, 1,129.31 and 265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.09, 1,129.31 and 265.92 is: 398.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.09 : 1,129.31 = 265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.09/1,129.31 = 265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.09x = 1,129.31 × 265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.09x = 300,306.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,306.12/753.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.77

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