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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.77, 1,127.73 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.77, 1,127.73 and 264.80 is: 397.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.77 : 1,127.73 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.77/1,127.73 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.77x = 1,127.73 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.77x = 298,622.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,622.90/751.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.23

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