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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.76, 1,131.86 and 261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.76, 1,131.86 and 261.04 is: 391.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.76 : 1,131.86 = 261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.76/1,131.86 = 261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.76x = 1,131.86 × 261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.76x = 295,459.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,459.43/754.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.46

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