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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.95, 1,127.72 and 264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.95, 1,127.72 and 264.94 is: 397.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.95 : 1,127.72 = 264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.95/1,127.72 = 264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.95x = 1,127.72 × 264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.95x = 298,775.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,775.98/751.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.33

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