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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.60, 1,127.26 and 264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.60, 1,127.26 and 264.66 is: 396.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.60 : 1,127.26 = 264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.60/1,127.26 = 264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.60x = 1,127.26 × 264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.60x = 298,340.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,340.63/751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.94

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