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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.04, 1,135.59 and 263.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.04, 1,135.59 and 263.45 is: 395.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.04 : 1,135.59 = 263.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.04/1,135.59 = 263.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.04x = 1,135.59 × 263.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.04x = 299,171.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,171.19/757.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.19

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