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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.15, 1,128.26 and 265.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.15, 1,128.26 and 265.25 is: 397.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.15 : 1,128.26 = 265.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.15/1,128.26 = 265.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.15x = 1,128.26 × 265.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.15x = 299,274.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,274.45/752.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.89

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