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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.43, 1,128.84 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.43, 1,128.84 and 265.50 is: 398.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.43 : 1,128.84 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.43/1,128.84 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.43x = 1,128.84 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.43x = 299,707.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,707.02/752.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.32

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