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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.65, 1,130.64 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.65, 1,130.64 and 266.70 is: 400.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.65 : 1,130.64 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.65/1,130.64 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.65x = 1,130.64 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.65x = 301,541.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,541.69/753.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.11

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