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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.26, 1,128.30 and 265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.26, 1,128.30 and 265.26 is: 397.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.26 : 1,128.30 = 265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.26/1,128.30 = 265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.26x = 1,128.30 × 265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.26x = 299,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,292.86/752.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.86

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