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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.84, 1,128.94 and 265.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.84, 1,128.94 and 265.67 is: 398.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.84 : 1,128.94 = 265.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.84/1,128.94 = 265.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.84x = 1,128.94 × 265.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.84x = 299,919.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,919.18/752.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.39

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