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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.88, 1,127.83 and 264.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.88, 1,127.83 and 264.97 is: 397.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.88 : 1,127.83 = 264.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.88/1,127.83 = 264.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.88x = 1,127.83 × 264.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.88x = 298,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,843.20/751.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.46

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