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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.65, 1,128.86 and 265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.65, 1,128.86 and 265.58 is: 398.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.65 : 1,128.86 = 265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.65/1,128.86 = 265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.65x = 1,128.86 × 265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.65x = 299,804.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,804.13/752.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.33

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