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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.55, 1,127.26 and 264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.55, 1,127.26 and 264.58 is: 396.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.55 : 1,127.26 = 264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.55/1,127.26 = 264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.55x = 1,127.26 × 264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.55x = 298,243.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,243.49/751.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.84

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