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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752, 1,127.86 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752, 1,127.86 and 265.04 is: 397.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752 : 1,127.86 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752/1,127.86 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752x = 1,127.86 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752x = 298,928.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,928.01/752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.51

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