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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.58, 1,127.37 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.58, 1,127.37 and 264.52 is: 396.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.58 : 1,127.37 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.58/1,127.37 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.58x = 1,127.37 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.58x = 298,211.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,211.91/751.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.78

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