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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.85, 1,137.94 and 265.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.85, 1,137.94 and 265.15 is: 397.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.85 : 1,137.94 = 265.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.85/1,137.94 = 265.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.85x = 1,137.94 × 265.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.85x = 301,724.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,724.79/758.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.61

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