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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.06, 1,131.26 and 267.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.06, 1,131.26 and 267.11 is: 400.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.06 : 1,131.26 = 267.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.06/1,131.26 = 267.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.06x = 1,131.26 × 267.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.06x = 302,170.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,170.86/754.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.73

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