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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.11, 1,134.08 and 262.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.11, 1,134.08 and 262.43 is: 393.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.11 : 1,134.08 = 262.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.11/1,134.08 = 262.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.11x = 1,134.08 × 262.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.11x = 297,613.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,613.23/756.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.61

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