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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.52, 1,128.60 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.52, 1,128.60 and 265.56 is: 398.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.52 : 1,128.60 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.52/1,128.60 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.52x = 1,128.60 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.52x = 299,711.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,711.02/752.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.28

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