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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.12, 1,137.17 and 264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.12, 1,137.17 and 264.62 is: 396.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.12 : 1,137.17 = 264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.12/1,137.17 = 264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.12x = 1,137.17 × 264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.12x = 300,921.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,921.43/758.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.93

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