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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.43, 1,129.18 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.43, 1,129.18 and 265.52 is: 398.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.43 : 1,129.18 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.43/1,129.18 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.43x = 1,129.18 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.43x = 299,819.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,819.87/752.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.47

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