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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.95, 1,127.99 and 265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.95, 1,127.99 and 265.01 is: 397.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.95 : 1,127.99 = 265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.95/1,127.99 = 265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.95x = 1,127.99 × 265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.95x = 298,923.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,923.65/751.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.53

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