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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.89, 1,127.84 and 264.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.89, 1,127.84 and 264.83 is: 397.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.89 : 1,127.84 = 264.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.89/1,127.84 = 264.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.89x = 1,127.84 × 264.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.89x = 298,685.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,685.87/751.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.25

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