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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.48, 1,128.96 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.48, 1,128.96 and 265.52 is: 398.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.48 : 1,128.96 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.48/1,128.96 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.48x = 1,128.96 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.48x = 299,761.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,761.46/752.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.36

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