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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.97, 1,128.14 and 265.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.97, 1,128.14 and 265.03 is: 397.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.97 : 1,128.14 = 265.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.97/1,128.14 = 265.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.97x = 1,128.14 × 265.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.97x = 298,990.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,990.94/751.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.61

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