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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.41, 1,126.71 and 264.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.41, 1,126.71 and 264.09 is: 396.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.41 : 1,126.71 = 264.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.41/1,126.71 = 264.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.41x = 1,126.71 × 264.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.41x = 297,557.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,557.07/751.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.00

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