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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.86, 1,127.42 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.86, 1,127.42 and 258.12 is: 387.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.86 : 1,127.42 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.86/1,127.42 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.86x = 1,127.42 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.86x = 291,008.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,008.36/751.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.05

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