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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.09, 1,130.81 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.09, 1,130.81 and 266.92 is: 400.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.09 : 1,130.81 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.09/1,130.81 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.09x = 1,130.81 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.09x = 301,835.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,835.81/754.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.26

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