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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.93, 1,127.49 and 264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.93, 1,127.49 and 264.94 is: 397.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.93 : 1,127.49 = 264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.93/1,127.49 = 264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.93x = 1,127.49 × 264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.93x = 298,717.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,717.20/751.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.27

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