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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.94, 1,139.25 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.94, 1,139.25 and 266.28 is: 399.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.94 : 1,139.25 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.94/1,139.25 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.94x = 1,139.25 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.94x = 303,356.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,356.22/759.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.19

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