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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.95, 1,131.04 and 266.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.95, 1,131.04 and 266.89 is: 400.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.95 : 1,131.04 = 266.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.95/1,131.04 = 266.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.95x = 1,131.04 × 266.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.95x = 301,863.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,863.27/753.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.38

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