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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.84, 1,127.78 and 264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.84, 1,127.78 and 264.90 is: 397.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.84 : 1,127.78 = 264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.84/1,127.78 = 264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.84x = 1,127.78 × 264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.84x = 298,748.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,748.92/751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.36

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