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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.51, 1,128.77 and 265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.51, 1,128.77 and 265.64 is: 398.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.51 : 1,128.77 = 265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.51/1,128.77 = 265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.51x = 1,128.77 × 265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.51x = 299,839.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,839.49/752.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.46

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