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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.15, 1,131.26 and 267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.15, 1,131.26 and 267.25 is: 400.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.15 : 1,131.26 = 267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.15/1,131.26 = 267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.15x = 1,131.26 × 267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.15x = 302,329.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,329.24/754.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.89

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