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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.45, 1,127.22 and 264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.45, 1,127.22 and 264.54 is: 396.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.45 : 1,127.22 = 264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.45/1,127.22 = 264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.45x = 1,127.22 × 264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.45x = 298,194.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,194.78/751.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.83

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