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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.51, 1,132.98 and 261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.51, 1,132.98 and 261.80 is: 392.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.51 : 1,132.98 = 261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.51/1,132.98 = 261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.51x = 1,132.98 × 261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.51x = 296,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,608.50/755.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.59

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