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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.92, 1,129.55 and 265.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.92, 1,129.55 and 265.97 is: 399.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.92 : 1,129.55 = 265.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.92/1,129.55 = 265.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.92x = 1,129.55 × 265.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.92x = 300,426.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,426.41/752.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.02

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