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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.13, 1,129.69 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.13, 1,129.69 and 266.12 is: 399.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.13 : 1,129.69 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.13/1,129.69 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.13x = 1,129.69 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.13x = 300,633.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,633.10/753.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.18

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