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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.84, 1,130.81 and 260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.84, 1,130.81 and 260.04 is: 390.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.84 : 1,130.81 = 260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.84/1,130.81 = 260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.84x = 1,130.81 × 260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.84x = 294,055.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,055.83/753.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.08

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