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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.39, 1,127.22 and 257.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.39, 1,127.22 and 257.85 is: 386.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.39 : 1,127.22 = 257.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.39/1,127.22 = 257.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.39x = 1,127.22 × 257.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.39x = 290,653.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,653.68/751.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.82

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