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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.51, 1,128.56 and 265.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.51, 1,128.56 and 265.29 is: 397.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.51 : 1,128.56 = 265.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.51/1,128.56 = 265.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.51x = 1,128.56 × 265.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.51x = 299,394.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,394.36/752.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.86

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