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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.11, 1,128.96 and 265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.11, 1,128.96 and 265.90 is: 398.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.11 : 1,128.96 = 265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.11/1,128.96 = 265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.11x = 1,128.96 × 265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.11x = 300,187.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,187.64/753.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.60

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