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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.45, 1,126.77 and 257.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.45, 1,126.77 and 257.71 is: 386.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.45 : 1,126.77 = 257.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.45/1,126.77 = 257.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.45x = 1,126.77 × 257.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.45x = 290,379.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,379.90/751.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.43

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