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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.10, 1,126.52 and 264.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.10, 1,126.52 and 264.09 is: 396.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.10 : 1,126.52 = 264.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.10/1,126.52 = 264.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.10x = 1,126.52 × 264.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.10x = 297,501.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,501.35/751.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.09

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