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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.51, 1,127.69 and 264.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.51, 1,127.69 and 264.85 is: 397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.51 : 1,127.69 = 264.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.51/1,127.69 = 264.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.51x = 1,127.69 × 264.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.51x = 298,668.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,668.70/751.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.42

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