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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752, 1,128.18 and 265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752, 1,128.18 and 265.46 is: 398.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752 : 1,128.18 = 265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752/1,128.18 = 265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752x = 1,128.18 × 265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752x = 299,486.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,486.66/752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.25

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