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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.44, 1,126.92 and 264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.44, 1,126.92 and 264.36 is: 396.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.44 : 1,126.92 = 264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.44/1,126.92 = 264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.44x = 1,126.92 × 264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.44x = 297,912.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,912.57/751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.46

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