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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.05, 1,128.03 and 265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.05, 1,128.03 and 265.24 is: 397.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.05 : 1,128.03 = 265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.05/1,128.03 = 265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.05x = 1,128.03 × 265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.05x = 299,198.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,198.68/752.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.84

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