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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.54, 1,139.22 and 265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.54, 1,139.22 and 265.84 is: 398.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.54 : 1,139.22 = 265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.54/1,139.22 = 265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.54x = 1,139.22 × 265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.54x = 302,850.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,850.24/759.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.73

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