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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.13, 1,128.51 and 265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.13, 1,128.51 and 265.23 is: 397.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.13 : 1,128.51 = 265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.13/1,128.51 = 265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.13x = 1,128.51 × 265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.13x = 299,314.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,314.71/752.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.96

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