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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.76, 1,131.20 and 267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.76, 1,131.20 and 267.04 is: 400.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.76 : 1,131.20 = 267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.76/1,131.20 = 267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.76x = 1,131.20 × 267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.76x = 302,075.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,075.65/753.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.76

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