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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.39, 1,129.31 and 266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.39, 1,129.31 and 266.11 is: 398.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.39 : 1,129.31 = 266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.39/1,129.31 = 266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.39x = 1,129.31 × 266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.39x = 300,514.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,514.37/753.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.88

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