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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.23, 1,128.17 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.23, 1,128.17 and 265.28 is: 397.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.23 : 1,128.17 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.23/1,128.17 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.23x = 1,128.17 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.23x = 299,280.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,280.94/752.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.86

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