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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.60, 1,139.68 and 266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.60, 1,139.68 and 266.08 is: 399.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.60 : 1,139.68 = 266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.60/1,139.68 = 266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.60x = 1,139.68 × 266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.60x = 303,246.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,246.05/759.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.22

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