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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.59, 1,132.83 and 261.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.59, 1,132.83 and 261.91 is: 392.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.59 : 1,132.83 = 261.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.59/1,132.83 = 261.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.59x = 1,132.83 × 261.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.59x = 296,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,699.51/755.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.67

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