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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.77, 1,128.06 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.77, 1,128.06 and 264.96 is: 397.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.77 : 1,128.06 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.77/1,128.06 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.77x = 1,128.06 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.77x = 298,890.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,890.78/751.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.58

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