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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.76, 1,127.68 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.76, 1,127.68 and 265.04 is: 397.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.76 : 1,127.68 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.76/1,127.68 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.76x = 1,127.68 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.76x = 298,880.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,880.31/751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.57

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