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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.65, 1,126.67 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.65, 1,126.67 and 264.44 is: 396.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.65 : 1,126.67 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.65/1,126.67 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.65x = 1,126.67 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.65x = 297,929.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,929.66/751.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.37

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