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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.43, 1,127.18 and 264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.43, 1,127.18 and 264.56 is: 396.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.43 : 1,127.18 = 264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.43/1,127.18 = 264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.43x = 1,127.18 × 264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.43x = 298,201.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,201.77/751.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.84

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