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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.32, 1,132.30 and 261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.32, 1,132.30 and 261.44 is: 391.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.32 : 1,132.30 = 261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.32/1,132.30 = 261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.32x = 1,132.30 × 261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.32x = 296,028.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,028.51/755.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.92

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