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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.19, 1,128.43 and 265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.19, 1,128.43 and 265.17 is: 397.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.19 : 1,128.43 = 265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.19/1,128.43 = 265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.19x = 1,128.43 × 265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.19x = 299,230.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,230.35/752.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.81

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