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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.88, 1,127.75 and 264.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.88, 1,127.75 and 264.93 is: 397.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.88 : 1,127.75 = 264.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.88/1,127.75 = 264.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.88x = 1,127.75 × 264.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.88x = 298,773.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,773.48/751.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.37

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