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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.53, 1,136.07 and 263.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.53, 1,136.07 and 263.92 is: 395.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.53 : 1,136.07 = 263.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.53/1,136.07 = 263.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.53x = 1,136.07 × 263.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.53x = 299,831.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,831.59/757.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.80

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