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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.95, 1,129.11 and 265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.95, 1,129.11 and 265.88 is: 398.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.95 : 1,129.11 = 265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.95/1,129.11 = 265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.95x = 1,129.11 × 265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.95x = 300,207.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,207.77/752.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.71

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