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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.71, 1,129.85 and 266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.71, 1,129.85 and 266.39 is: 399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.71 : 1,129.85 = 266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.71/1,129.85 = 266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.71x = 1,129.85 × 266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.71x = 300,979.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,979.00/753.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.33

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