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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.84, 1,129.28 and 265.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.84, 1,129.28 and 265.89 is: 398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.84 : 1,129.28 = 265.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.84/1,129.28 = 265.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.84x = 1,129.28 × 265.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.84x = 300,267.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,267.16/752.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.85

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