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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.69, 1,136.53 and 264.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.69, 1,136.53 and 264.13 is: 396.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.69 : 1,136.53 = 264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.69/1,136.53 = 264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.69x = 1,136.53 × 264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.69x = 300,191.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,191.67/757.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.19

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