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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.37, 1,131.28 and 260.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.37, 1,131.28 and 260.65 is: 390.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.37 : 1,131.28 = 260.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.37/1,131.28 = 260.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.37x = 1,131.28 × 260.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.37x = 294,869.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,869.60/754.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.88

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