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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.10, 1,128.15 and 265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.10, 1,128.15 and 265.05 is: 397.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.10 : 1,128.15 = 265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.10/1,128.15 = 265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.10x = 1,128.15 × 265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.10x = 299,016.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,016.16/752.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.58

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