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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.53, 1,139.40 and 265.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.53, 1,139.40 and 265.87 is: 398.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.53 : 1,139.40 = 265.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.53/1,139.40 = 265.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.53x = 1,139.40 × 265.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.53x = 302,929.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,929.43/759.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.84

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