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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.92, 1,130.97 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.92, 1,130.97 and 266.90 is: 400.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.92 : 1,130.97 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.92/1,130.97 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.92x = 1,130.97 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.92x = 301,850.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,850.24/753.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.38

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