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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.95, 1,131.02 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.95, 1,131.02 and 267.14 is: 400.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.95 : 1,131.02 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.95/1,131.02 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.95x = 1,131.02 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.95x = 302,140.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,140.68/753.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.74

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