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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.96, 1,131 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.96, 1,131 and 260.16 is: 390.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.96 : 1,131 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.96/1,131 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.96x = 1,131 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.96x = 294,240.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,240.96/753.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.26

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