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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.55, 1,132.10 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.55, 1,132.10 and 261 is: 391.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.55 : 1,132.10 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.55/1,132.10 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.55x = 1,132.10 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.55x = 295,478.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,478.10/754.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.60

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