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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.81, 1,129.19 and 265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.81, 1,129.19 and 265.86 is: 398.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.81 : 1,129.19 = 265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.81/1,129.19 = 265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.81x = 1,129.19 × 265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.81x = 300,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,205.12/752.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.78

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