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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.80, 1,129.08 and 265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.80, 1,129.08 and 265.72 is: 398.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.80 : 1,129.08 = 265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.80/1,129.08 = 265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.80x = 1,129.08 × 265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.80x = 300,019.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,019.14/752.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.54

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