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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.69, 1,129.27 and 265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.69, 1,129.27 and 265.78 is: 398.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.69 : 1,129.27 = 265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.69/1,129.27 = 265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.69x = 1,129.27 × 265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.69x = 300,137.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,137.88/752.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.75

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