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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.24, 1,126.55 and 264.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.24, 1,126.55 and 264.17 is: 396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.24 : 1,126.55 = 264.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.24/1,126.55 = 264.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.24x = 1,126.55 × 264.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.24x = 297,600.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,600.71/751.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.15

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