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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.12, 1,126.77 and 264.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.12, 1,126.77 and 264.13 is: 396.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.12 : 1,126.77 = 264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.12/1,126.77 = 264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.12x = 1,126.77 × 264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.12x = 297,613.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,613.76/751.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.23

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