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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.02, 1,125.93 and 264.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.02, 1,125.93 and 264.41 is: 396.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.02 : 1,125.93 = 264.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.02/1,125.93 = 264.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.02x = 1,125.93 × 264.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.02x = 297,710.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,710.84/751.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.41

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