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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.97, 1,127.25 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.97, 1,127.25 and 264.75 is: 396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.97 : 1,127.25 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.97/1,127.25 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.97x = 1,127.25 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.97x = 298,439.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,439.44/751.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.88

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