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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.50, 1,127.25 and 264.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.50, 1,127.25 and 264.55 is: 396.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.50 : 1,127.25 = 264.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.50/1,127.25 = 264.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.50x = 1,127.25 × 264.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.50x = 298,213.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,213.99/751.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.83

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