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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.24, 1,140.46 and 266.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.24, 1,140.46 and 266.75 is: 400.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.24 : 1,140.46 = 266.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.24/1,140.46 = 266.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.24x = 1,140.46 × 266.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.24x = 304,217.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,217.71/760.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.16

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