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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.10, 1,128.24 and 265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.10, 1,128.24 and 265.08 is: 397.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.10 : 1,128.24 = 265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.10/1,128.24 = 265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.10x = 1,128.24 × 265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.10x = 299,073.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,073.86/752.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.65

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