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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.02, 1,127.42 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.02, 1,127.42 and 265.41 is: 397.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.02 : 1,127.42 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.02/1,127.42 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.02x = 1,127.42 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.02x = 299,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,228.54/752.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.90

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