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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.14, 1,128.24 and 265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.14, 1,128.24 and 265.18 is: 397.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.14 : 1,128.24 = 265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.14/1,128.24 = 265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.14x = 1,128.24 × 265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.14x = 299,186.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,186.68/752.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.78

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