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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.36, 1,127.06 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.36, 1,127.06 and 264.44 is: 396.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.36 : 1,127.06 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.36/1,127.06 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.36x = 1,127.06 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.36x = 298,039.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,039.75/751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.67

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