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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.55, 1,128.98 and 265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.55, 1,128.98 and 265.94 is: 398.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.55 : 1,128.98 = 265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.55/1,128.98 = 265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.55x = 1,128.98 × 265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.55x = 300,240.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,240.94/752.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.96

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