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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.85, 1,132.47 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.85, 1,132.47 and 261.36 is: 392.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.85 : 1,132.47 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.85/1,132.47 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.85x = 1,132.47 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.85x = 295,982.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,982.36/754.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.11

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