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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.71, 1,127.80 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.71, 1,127.80 and 264.76 is: 397.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.71 : 1,127.80 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.71/1,127.80 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.71x = 1,127.80 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.71x = 298,598.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,598.69/751.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.22

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