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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.88, 1,130.97 and 266.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.88, 1,130.97 and 266.93 is: 400.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.88 : 1,130.97 = 266.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.88/1,130.97 = 266.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.88x = 1,130.97 × 266.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.88x = 301,889.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,889.82/753.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.45

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