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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.01, 1,133.73 and 262.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.01, 1,133.73 and 262.30 is: 393.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.01 : 1,133.73 = 262.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.01/1,133.73 = 262.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.01x = 1,133.73 × 262.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.01x = 297,371.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,371.71/756.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.34

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