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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.14, 1,126.80 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.14, 1,126.80 and 264.24 is: 396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.14 : 1,126.80 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.14/1,126.80 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.14x = 1,126.80 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.14x = 297,745.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,745.63/751.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.39

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