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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.90, 1,127.84 and 264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.90, 1,127.84 and 264.98 is: 397.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.90 : 1,127.84 = 264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.90/1,127.84 = 264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.90x = 1,127.84 × 264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.90x = 298,855.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,855.04/751.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.47

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