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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.05, 1,131.35 and 260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.05, 1,131.35 and 260.50 is: 390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.05 : 1,131.35 = 260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.05/1,131.35 = 260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.05x = 1,131.35 × 260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.05x = 294,715.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,715.37/754.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.85

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