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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.22, 1,127.34 and 264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.22, 1,127.34 and 264.28 is: 396.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.22 : 1,127.34 = 264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.22/1,127.34 = 264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.22x = 1,127.34 × 264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.22x = 297,933.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,933.42/751.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.60

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