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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.53, 1,139.32 and 265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.53, 1,139.32 and 265.98 is: 398.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.53 : 1,139.32 = 265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.53/1,139.32 = 265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.53x = 1,139.32 × 265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.53x = 303,040.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,040.94/759.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.98

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