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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.89, 1,128.04 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.89, 1,128.04 and 265.28 is: 398.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.89 : 1,128.04 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.89/1,128.04 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.89x = 1,128.04 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.89x = 299,248.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,248.61/751.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.00

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