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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.56, 1,130.48 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.56, 1,130.48 and 266.92 is: 400.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.56 : 1,130.48 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.56/1,130.48 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.56x = 1,130.48 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.56x = 301,747.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,747.72/753.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.43

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