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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.56, 1,127.34 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.56, 1,127.34 and 264.60 is: 396.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.56 : 1,127.34 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.56/1,127.34 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.56x = 1,127.34 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.56x = 298,294.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,294.16/751.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.90

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