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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.74, 1,127.61 and 264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.74, 1,127.61 and 264.68 is: 397.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.74 : 1,127.61 = 264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.74/1,127.61 = 264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.74x = 1,127.61 × 264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.74x = 298,454.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,454.41/751.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.02

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