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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.66, 1,128.59 and 265.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.66, 1,128.59 and 265.35 is: 397.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.66 : 1,128.59 = 265.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.66/1,128.59 = 265.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.66x = 1,128.59 × 265.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.66x = 299,470.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,470.03/752.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.88

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