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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.19, 1,139.87 and 266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.19, 1,139.87 and 266.36 is: 399.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.19 : 1,139.87 = 266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.19/1,139.87 = 266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.19x = 1,139.87 × 266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.19x = 303,610.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,610.74/760.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.39

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