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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.53, 1,134.57 and 262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.53, 1,134.57 and 262.92 is: 394.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.53 : 1,134.57 = 262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.53/1,134.57 = 262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.53x = 1,134.57 × 262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.53x = 298,301.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,301.14/756.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.30

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