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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.62, 1,139.72 and 266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.62, 1,139.72 and 266.08 is: 399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.62 : 1,139.72 = 266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.62/1,139.72 = 266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.62x = 1,139.72 × 266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.62x = 303,249.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,249.67/759.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.21

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