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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.79, 1,136.01 and 263.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.79, 1,136.01 and 263.85 is: 395.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.79 : 1,136.01 = 263.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.79/1,136.01 = 263.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.79x = 1,136.01 × 263.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.79x = 299,736.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,736.24/757.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.54

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