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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.77, 1,127.54 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.77, 1,127.54 and 264.75 is: 397.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.77 : 1,127.54 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.77/1,127.54 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.77x = 1,127.54 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.77x = 298,516.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,516.22/751.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.08

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