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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.85, 1,131.75 and 261.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.85, 1,131.75 and 261.14 is: 391.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.85 : 1,131.75 = 261.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.85/1,131.75 = 261.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.85x = 1,131.75 × 261.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.85x = 295,539.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,539.54/754.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.52

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