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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.44, 1,128.75 and 265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.44, 1,128.75 and 265.39 is: 398.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.44 : 1,128.75 = 265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.44/1,128.75 = 265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.44x = 1,128.75 × 265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.44x = 299,558.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,558.96/752.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.12

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