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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.10, 1,126.74 and 264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.10, 1,126.74 and 264.15 is: 396.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.10 : 1,126.74 = 264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.10/1,126.74 = 264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.10x = 1,126.74 × 264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.10x = 297,628.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,628.37/751.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.26

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