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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.68, 1,127.67 and 265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.68, 1,127.67 and 265.07 is: 397.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.68 : 1,127.67 = 265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.68/1,127.67 = 265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.68x = 1,127.67 × 265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.68x = 298,910.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,910.16/751.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.66

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