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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.59, 1,130.31 and 259.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.59, 1,130.31 and 259.99 is: 389.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.59 : 1,130.31 = 259.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.59/1,130.31 = 259.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.59x = 1,130.31 × 259.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.59x = 293,869.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,869.30/753.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.96

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