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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.01, 1,127.80 and 264.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.01, 1,127.80 and 264.79 is: 397.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.01 : 1,127.80 = 264.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.01/1,127.80 = 264.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.01x = 1,127.80 × 264.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.01x = 298,630.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,630.16/752.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.11

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