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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.99, 1,127.97 and 265.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.99, 1,127.97 and 265.03 is: 397.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.99 : 1,127.97 = 265.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.99/1,127.97 = 265.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.99x = 1,127.97 × 265.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.99x = 298,945.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,945.89/751.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.54

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