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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.05, 1,132.85 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.05, 1,132.85 and 261.50 is: 392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.05 : 1,132.85 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.05/1,132.85 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.05x = 1,132.85 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.05x = 296,240.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,240.28/755.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.35

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