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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.63, 1,127.58 and 264.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.63, 1,127.58 and 264.61 is: 396.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.63 : 1,127.58 = 264.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.63/1,127.58 = 264.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.63x = 1,127.58 × 264.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.63x = 298,368.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,368.94/751.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.96

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