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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.07, 1,131.31 and 267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.07, 1,131.31 and 267.13 is: 400.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.07 : 1,131.31 = 267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.07/1,131.31 = 267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.07x = 1,131.31 × 267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.07x = 302,201.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,201.18/754.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.76

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