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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.78, 1,136.84 and 264.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.78, 1,136.84 and 264.26 is: 396.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.78 : 1,136.84 = 264.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.78/1,136.84 = 264.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.78x = 1,136.84 × 264.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.78x = 300,422.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,422.86/757.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.45

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