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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.94, 1,127.12 and 258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.94, 1,127.12 and 258.19 is: 387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.94 : 1,127.12 = 258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.94/1,127.12 = 258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.94x = 1,127.12 × 258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.94x = 291,013.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,013.34/751.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.02

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