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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753, 1,128.56 and 265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753, 1,128.56 and 265.48 is: 397.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753 : 1,128.56 = 265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753/1,128.56 = 265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753x = 1,128.56 × 265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753x = 299,610.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,610.11/753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.89

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