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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.14, 1,131.06 and 260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.14, 1,131.06 and 260.52 is: 390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.14 : 1,131.06 = 260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.14/1,131.06 = 260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.14x = 1,131.06 × 260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.14x = 294,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,663.75/754.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.73

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