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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.73, 1,127.69 and 258.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.73, 1,127.69 and 258.01 is: 387.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.73 : 1,127.69 = 258.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.73/1,127.69 = 258.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.73x = 1,127.69 × 258.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.73x = 290,952.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,952.16/751.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.05

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