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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.14, 1,135.56 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.14, 1,135.56 and 263.52 is: 395.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.14 : 1,135.56 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.14/1,135.56 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.14x = 1,135.56 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.14x = 299,242.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,242.77/757.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.23

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