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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.97, 1,127.68 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.97, 1,127.68 and 258.24 is: 387.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.97 : 1,127.68 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.97/1,127.68 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.97x = 1,127.68 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.97x = 291,213.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,213.22/751.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.26

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