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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.19, 1,131.00 and 260.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.19, 1,131.00 and 260.51 is: 390.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.19 : 1,131.00 = 260.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.19/1,131.00 = 260.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.19x = 1,131.00 × 260.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.19x = 294,634.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,634.42/754.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.66

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