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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.33, 1,127.13 and 264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.33, 1,127.13 and 264.25 is: 396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.33 : 1,127.13 = 264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.33/1,127.13 = 264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.33x = 1,127.13 × 264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.33x = 297,844.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,844.10/751.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.42

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