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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.02, 1,132.51 and 261.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.02, 1,132.51 and 261.78 is: 392.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.02 : 1,132.51 = 261.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.02/1,132.51 = 261.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.02x = 1,132.51 × 261.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.02x = 296,470.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,470.43/755.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.67

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