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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.38, 1,129.79 and 259.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.38, 1,129.79 and 259.65 is: 389.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.38 : 1,129.79 = 259.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.38/1,129.79 = 259.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.38x = 1,129.79 × 259.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.38x = 293,348.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,348.68/753.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.38

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