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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.89, 1,135.07 and 263.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.89, 1,135.07 and 263.19 is: 394.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.89 : 1,135.07 = 263.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.89/1,135.07 = 263.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.89x = 1,135.07 × 263.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.89x = 298,737.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,737.76/756.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.69

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