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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.16, 1,126.32 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.16, 1,126.32 and 264.08 is: 395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.16 : 1,126.32 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.16/1,126.32 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.16x = 1,126.32 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.16x = 297,438.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,438.59/751.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.97

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