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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.07, 1,133.67 and 262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.07, 1,133.67 and 262.24 is: 393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.07 : 1,133.67 = 262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.07/1,133.67 = 262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.07x = 1,133.67 × 262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.07x = 297,297.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,297.11/756.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.22

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