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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.16, 1,131.21 and 267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.16, 1,131.21 and 267.22 is: 400.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.16 : 1,131.21 = 267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.16/1,131.21 = 267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.16x = 1,131.21 × 267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.16x = 302,281.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,281.94/754.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.82

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