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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.94, 1,129.50 and 265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.94, 1,129.50 and 265.86 is: 398.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.94 : 1,129.50 = 265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.94/1,129.50 = 265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.94x = 1,129.50 × 265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.94x = 300,288.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,288.87/752.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.82

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