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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.05, 1,134.24 and 262.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.05, 1,134.24 and 262.46 is: 393.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.05 : 1,134.24 = 262.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.05/1,134.24 = 262.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.05x = 1,134.24 × 262.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.05x = 297,688.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,688.10/756.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.74

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