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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.64, 1,128.72 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.64, 1,128.72 and 265.68 is: 398.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.64 : 1,128.72 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.64/1,128.72 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.64x = 1,128.72 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.64x = 299,878.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,878.33/752.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.44

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