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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.23, 1,128.34 and 265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.23, 1,128.34 and 265.16 is: 397.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.23 : 1,128.34 = 265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.23/1,128.34 = 265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.23x = 1,128.34 × 265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.23x = 299,190.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,190.63/752.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.74

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