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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.11, 1,128.23 and 265.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.11, 1,128.23 and 265.27 is: 397.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.11 : 1,128.23 = 265.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.11/1,128.23 = 265.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.11x = 1,128.23 × 265.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.11x = 299,285.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,285.57/752.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.93

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