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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.08, 1,126.62 and 264.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.08, 1,126.62 and 264.02 is: 396.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.08 : 1,126.62 = 264.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.08/1,126.62 = 264.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.08x = 1,126.62 × 264.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.08x = 297,446.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,446.69/751.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.03

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