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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.56, 1,127.40 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.56, 1,127.40 and 264.48 is: 396.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.56 : 1,127.40 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.56/1,127.40 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.56x = 1,127.40 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.56x = 298,174.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,174.75/751.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.74

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