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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.25, 1,131.09 and 260.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.25, 1,131.09 and 260.53 is: 390.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.25 : 1,131.09 = 260.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.25/1,131.09 = 260.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.25x = 1,131.09 × 260.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.25x = 294,680.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,680.05/754.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.70

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