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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.34, 1,129.69 and 266.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.34, 1,129.69 and 266.17 is: 399.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.34 : 1,129.69 = 266.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.34/1,129.69 = 266.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.34x = 1,129.69 × 266.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.34x = 300,682.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,682.61/753.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.14

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