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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.92, 1,130.98 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.92, 1,130.98 and 266.88 is: 400.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.92 : 1,130.98 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.92/1,130.98 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.92x = 1,130.98 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.92x = 301,835.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,835.94/753.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.36

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