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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.91, 1,135.36 and 263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.91, 1,135.36 and 263.28 is: 394.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.91 : 1,135.36 = 263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.91/1,135.36 = 263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.91x = 1,135.36 × 263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.91x = 298,917.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,917.58/756.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.92

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