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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.84, 1,130.78 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.84, 1,130.78 and 266.92 is: 400.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.84 : 1,130.78 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.84/1,130.78 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.84x = 1,130.78 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.84x = 301,827.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,827.80/753.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.39

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