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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.39, 1,126.71 and 264.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.39, 1,126.71 and 264.37 is: 396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.39 : 1,126.71 = 264.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.39/1,126.71 = 264.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.39x = 1,126.71 × 264.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.39x = 297,868.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,868.32/751.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.42

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