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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.04, 1,138.32 and 265.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.04, 1,138.32 and 265.42 is: 398.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.04 : 1,138.32 = 265.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.04/1,138.32 = 265.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.04x = 1,138.32 × 265.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.04x = 302,132.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,132.89/759.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.05

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