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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.65, 1,139.50 and 266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.65, 1,139.50 and 266.11 is: 399.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.65 : 1,139.50 = 266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.65/1,139.50 = 266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.65x = 1,139.50 × 266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.65x = 303,232.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,232.35/759.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.17

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