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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.76, 1,128.77 and 265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.76, 1,128.77 and 265.74 is: 398.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.76 : 1,128.77 = 265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.76/1,128.77 = 265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.76x = 1,128.77 × 265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.76x = 299,960.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,960.00/752.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.48

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