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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.60, 1,130.26 and 260.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.60, 1,130.26 and 260.00 is: 389.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.60 : 1,130.26 = 260.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.60/1,130.26 = 260.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.60x = 1,130.26 × 260.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.60x = 293,868.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,868.36/753.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.96

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