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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.63, 1,130.13 and 266.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.63, 1,130.13 and 266.57 is: 399.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.63 : 1,130.13 = 266.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.63/1,130.13 = 266.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.63x = 1,130.13 × 266.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.63x = 301,258.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,258.75/753.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.74

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