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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.25, 1,132.60 and 261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.25, 1,132.60 and 261.52 is: 392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.25 : 1,132.60 = 261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.25/1,132.60 = 261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.25x = 1,132.60 × 261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.25x = 296,195.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,195.23/755.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.18

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