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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.37, 1,126.37 and 264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.37, 1,126.37 and 264.15 is: 395.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.37 : 1,126.37 = 264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.37/1,126.37 = 264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.37x = 1,126.37 × 264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.37x = 297,529.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,529.31/751.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.99

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