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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.78, 1,133.52 and 262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.78, 1,133.52 and 262.19 is: 393.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.78 : 1,133.52 = 262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.78/1,133.52 = 262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.78x = 1,133.52 × 262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.78x = 297,191.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,191.94/755.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.23

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