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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.34, 1,126.81 and 264.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.34, 1,126.81 and 264.33 is: 396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.34 : 1,126.81 = 264.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.34/1,126.81 = 264.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.34x = 1,126.81 × 264.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.34x = 297,850.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,850.02/751.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.42

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