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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.64, 1,127.09 and 264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.64, 1,127.09 and 264.62 is: 396.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.64 : 1,127.09 = 264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.64/1,127.09 = 264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.64x = 1,127.09 × 264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.64x = 298,243.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,243.60/751.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.79

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